Tax-deductible donations may be made here or by sending a check to Sailing Heals, Inc., 27 Congress Street, Suite 205-3, Salem, MA 01970. For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact info@sailingheals.org. We rely on the support of our local businesses and organizations to make our sailing seasons a success. Sailing Heal’s Tax ID number is 45-2859863. We are grateful for your support!
Sailing Heals is a volunteer-based organization. We wouldn’t be able to sail without you! Every scheduled sail requires volunteers to assist patients and caregivers check-in, board, and enjoy their sailing excursions. It’s a great way to help out and enjoy a few hours at sea! And, you can team up with a few friends, or colleagues (informally or as part of your corporate volunteering/charity hours). Please contact us for small team voluteer opportunities. If you are a Boston-area owner/captain of a multi-passenger sailboat or yacht and would like to volunteer to host an excursion, we would love to speak to you. Please contact our volunteer host-captain coordinator for more information. We will match you with interested patients and caregivers. If you are interested in other volunteering opportunities, please reach out. We are all hands on deck, behind the scenes.
The Captain, crew, and volunteer staff love to hear about your sailing experience. We really appreciate your feedback (and photos). You can email your note to info@sailingheals.org or mail it to the Sailing Heals office: 27 Congress Street, Suite 205-3, Salem, MA 01970. Please be sure to let us know which sail event you attended. You can also leave a review on the Sailing Heals Facebook page.
We will have sunblock on board but it’s a good idea to apply a full-spectrum sunblock before leaving for the sail. Be sure to dress for the weather, keeping in mind it is often cooler on the water so bringing an extra layer, is a good idea. If you are participating in a sunset sail, be sure to bring a sweater, coat, blanket or wrap- it can be cooler in the evening. Wear sunglasses and a hat that ties or will not blow off. A comfortable tennis shoe or a no-heal, light-soled rubber shoe is advised. Please avoid flip flops or sandals that slip, or any high heels (a danger to you, and they can mark wood on the boat). You may bring bottled non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. These are also available for sale aboard our partner schooners. All boats are equipped with lifejackets. Guests are encouraged to wear them but it is optional. Oh yes, don’t forget your camera! Our current COVID-19 protocol is mask-optional. The number of guests aboard our partner schooners allow for ample space between guests.
