Sailing Angels Foundation Fact Sheet

Happiness

is at the Helm

Our Mission

The Sailing Angels Foundation offers FREE daily sailing excursions for education and recreational therapy to

children and adults with developmental challenges, physical challenges, and life threatening illnesses. We

also offer this service to military veterans, victims of domestic violence, and ‘at risk’ children. Families and

caretakers are welcome on these trips. This program can be life-changing for both the participants and their

families. We offer this service throughout the year, in Kemah, TX. Our families come from all over the U.S.

Our Program

We are proud to have a 100% safety record! Before departure, each special guest is provided a life jacket and

briefed on safety protocols. Once under sail, each new ‘sailor’ is encouraged to steer the boat, navigate the

water, tie the knots, and hoist (raise) the sails, as well as discover the marine habitat. The degree of participa-

tion is up to the comfort level and safety of each individual. Everyone aboard is invited to savor the joy and

tranquility of the sailing adventure. Refreshments are offered to all guests. At the end of the excursion, the

‘sailor’ is awarded a Certificate of Sailing and a Medal of Accomplishment.

Some of the benefits of our Program:

Builds Self Esteem and Confidence

Develops Gross Motor Skills

Encourages Cognitive Development

Enhances Communication

Builds Life Skills/Social Skills

Provides Education

Fosters Curiosity

Creates Harmony for Families

Our History

We have provided a free charitable service since 2007. Captain Dave McCabe formally organized the Sailing

Angels Foundation as a 501(c)3 non-profit in 2011. The organization began with one boat: Blue Marlin III.

Now, we have more than 35 volunteer boats ranging from 30' to 71' that can carry 6 to 20 passengers. We also

accommodate wheelchair accessibility. We have more than 95 volunteers, many of whom are experienced

sailors. Our exceptional program has benefitted over 9,000 children and adults. The positive impact of this

unique ‘hydro-therapy’ has caught the attention of the medical community, the education system, and the

media.

Ways You Can Help

Volunteer

Become an Angel by dedicating your time!

Donate

Corporate or Individual gifts.

Special Events

Set up a fundraiser for Sailing Angels.

Sponsor a trip

Send someone you care about on a trip!

Share our mission with friends & families!

www.SailingAngels.org 1714 Festival Drive, Houston, TX 77062

Sailing Angels Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization

Executive Director: Capt. Dave McCabe

DaveMcCabe@SailingAngels.org

281-507-1867

Register to Sail:

www.SailingAngels.org

Sailing Angels Foundation