100 Days Post Ian

100 days post Ian

350′ of chain link fence has been installed with the help of parents/volunteers. Secured grounds should increase safety & assurance that equipment will be there when we come to practice! A refrigerator/freezer has been donated, much to the delight of our young sailors who have missed their ice pop treats! Things that remain on our […]

On the Horizon

ESC Staff, including three generations of the Webb family, will attend US Sailing’s Leadership Forum next month. We are delighted to welcome a visiting youth sailor from the Chicago Yacht Club. She will be sailing Laser & HS420 during her visit. Kurt Taulbee, former Olympic sailor & owner of SailFit (Clearwater), will present his second […]

From Recovery to Resilience

From Recovery to Resilience - Hurricane Ian Update

Steering a Fresh Course – October 2022 With River Romp – our annual Junior Olympic Regatta – a month away, Ross and I were enjoying a long weekend in New England visiting US Sailing, friends & family. National weather reported a storm brewing in the Caribbean. Back home, Mike & Elizabeth started storm preparations on […]

Ethan Isaacs Memorial Fund Furthers a Legacy of Increased Boater Safety for Young Sailors at Edison Sailing Center Through a Grant for Prop Guards

Edison Sailing Center was honored to collaborate with a team of respected powerboat trainers and agencies to develop a safety clinic for waterfront directors, board members, coaches & volunteers in March of 2022 as an educational outreach in memory of Ethan Isaacs. The Isaacs Family was instrumental in encouraging – and supporting – an increased […]

Kiwanis Presentation & Donation

Edison Sailing Center proudly accepted a donation from the Kiwanis Club of Fort Myers to support youth to participate in its summer programs. ESC congratulates Kiwanis on its 100th anniversary of caring for kids, one child at a time, one community at a time!

USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festivals​

USA Junior Olympic Sailing Festival

Young sailors in search of great competition, quality coaching and a fun time on and off the water will find a special experience at a U.S. Sailing Junior Olympic Festival. Junior Olympic sailing events share one common goal: provide youth sailors with opportunities to learn. Enjoy the excitement of competitive sailing and develop skills for […]

How To Win A Regatta

The FMHS sailors went to the second regatta of the racing season in Jensen Beach, October 20th. The group continues to learn about teamwork, racing and how to make boats sail fast!

River Romp 2018 Canceled

River Romp 2018 Canceled

Edison has proudly hosted the U.S. Junior Olympic Regatta – the River Romp – since the ’90’s, and welcomed many sailors who went on to be serious competitors throughout the one-design classes in the SE Region and beyond. We’ve welcomed Olympic sailors, class champions and those for whom sailing is simply fun. If you live […]

September 29 Regatta Hollywood FL

Members of the FMHS sailing team participated in their first HS420 regatta of the season in Hollywood, FL, last weekend. Congratulations to the team and thanks to our chaperones, parents for their support and encouragement! Share this entry Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on google Share on pinterest Share on linkedin Share on […]