Impact & Outcomes
Measuring our difference in the community
500+
Youth served annually across summer, school-year, and homeschool programs
30
Total instructional weeks offered each year
5–18
Ages served: beginner through advanced (and college)
19,000
Total number of youth served
150+
Boats in our fleet
40%
Participants receiving financial assistance, reduced fees, or vouchers/scholarships
100%
Growth in partnerships with local organizations in 2025
Social & Emotional Learning Skills
The five skills based on the CASEL Framework
Self-awareness
Self-improvement
Social awareness
Relationship skills
Responsible decision-making
Respect & Environmental Stewardship
Water safety, environmental awareness, and stewardship of the Caloosahatchee River
Caring for shared equipment and facilities
Sportsmanship, kindness, and mutual respect among peers
Responsibility & Accountability
Each sailor is assigned a boat and responsible for its setup, use, and breakdown
Students follow safety protocols and learn consequences of preparation and decision-making
Team-based sailing reinforces collaboration and shared responsibility
Leadership Development
Leadership Development begins as early as age 8 at Edison. Individual accountability and personal responsibility are encouraged and reinforced in all programs. Learn more about Youth Leadership Development here.
Our Impact
Through intentional programming aligned with Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, Edison Sailing Center delivers measurable outcomes that:
- ✓Expand equitable access to sailing
- ✓Build lifelong skills and confidence in youth
- ✓Foster environmental stewardship and community connection