“A sailing program serving Pittsburgh area high school students and others”
NEWSLETTER AT A GLANCE:We're very excited to announce that our second season of high school sailing is underway!
Our high school sailors are excited to be on the water. Two sailing sessions have been held so far with many more to come. Please feel free to pass along our registration information to any Pittsburgh area high school student (rising 9th to 12th grader) who would like to take on the fun and challenge of sailing. (Registration page).
Hats off to our instructors! Their volunteer efforts make our sailing program possible.
The PPSL sailing platform now has banner recognizing individual contributors.
Our contributors "Put the Wind in our Sails"! Please see the contribution links at the bottom of this newsletter and consider making a donation to support high school sailing in Pittsburgh. And also check out the link below for a video on the PPSL sailing program.
Sailing underway
PPSL student sailors are now on the water learning the basics of sailing. Weather permitting, we sail on the Allegheny River near the Point on Thursday afternoons, 4:30 to 6:30 pm and Saturday mornings, 8:30 to 11:30 am. You can see us sail from either the Northshore or Point State Park. Stop by and check us out!
Our student sailors hail from five Pittsburgh area schools: Schiller, Community Day, Taylor Allderdice, Obama Academy and the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA).
Sailing instruction is going great. Our RS Quest sailboats accommodate three students and an instructor on board. This helps to serve our growing number of future sailors. Please visit our website to learn more about the Point of Pittsburgh Sailing League.
We simply would not have a high school sailing program without a dedicated group of volunteer sailing instructors. They take the time to patiently share their sailing skills with the next generation of sailors.
PPSL instructors include two-year volunteers Jeff Young and Rob Martin. First year volunteers are Chris Harlan, Geoff Wells (PPSL board member), Lindsay Silver, Rob Conway, Kerry Quinn and Dr. Alan Finkelstein. In the photo, Geoff is giving the thumbs up while working with our student sailors.
New Contributors Banner
The PPSL sailing platform now sports a new banner recognizing our growing list of individual contributors. From major donors (+$5,000) to the Crew supporter level ($50 to $99), our contributors and sponsors "Put the Wind in our Sails"!
We are pleased to announce two new Skipper Level contributors ($99 to $199) PPSL instructor Chris Harlan and PPSL board member Pat Donnelly. Their names will soon be added to our banner.
Please consider joining Chris and Pat at any level of giving to provide sailing opportunities for Pittsburgh area high school students. See the donor links at the foot of this newsletter.
Corporate Sponsorship
A big thanks to our first corporate spnosor, ALCOSAN. Wehope your firm will consider becoming a Point of Pittsburgh Sailing League corporate sponsor.
Contact us by email for the details: sailpittsburgh@gmail.com
We'll get right back to you!
Please use the PPSL donation links below to contribute to local sailing in YOUR community!
