Mission & Vision
Where we are headed and how we plan to get there
Mission Statement
"To provide accessible, high-quality sailing education and maritime stewardship programs that empower youth and adults of all abilities to develop confidence, leadership, and a lifelong connection to the water, while fostering environmental responsibility and community engagement in Southwest Florida."
Vision Statement
By 2030, Pelican Bay Sailing School Inc. will be the premier nonprofit sailing institution in Southwest Florida, recognized nationally for excellence in inclusive maritime education.
🌞 A Community on the Water
We envision a Southwest Florida where every child has the opportunity to learn to sail, where veterans find healing on the water, and where families come together through a shared love of the marine environment. Our programs will serve as a model for community sailing centers nationwide.
🌱 Environmental Leadership
Our sailors will be ambassadors for clean water and healthy coastlines. Through partnerships with marine research institutions and conservation groups, we will contribute to the protection of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem while teaching the next generation of environmental stewards.
🏆 Excellence in Instruction
We will maintain the highest standards of sailing instruction, with a fully certified professional staff, modern equipment, and facilities that meet or exceed US Sailing and Community Boating Center standards.
Strategic Objectives 2026-2030
Concrete goals that will guide our growth and impact over the next five years.
Program Growth
Serve 500+ students annually by 2030 across all programs. Launch a year-round after-school program in partnership with Collier County Public Schools. Expand adaptive sailing to serve 75+ individuals with disabilities per year.
Financial Sustainability
Build an endowment of $250,000 to ensure long-term program stability. Diversify revenue streams to include grants (40%), community support (35%), program fees (20%), and corporate sponsorships (5%).
Facility Development
Secure a permanent waterfront facility with floating docks, boat storage, classroom space, and accessible launching infrastructure. Complete by 2028.
Scholarship Expansion
Ensure that no qualified student is turned away for financial reasons. Increase scholarship fund to cover 50% of all youth program participants by 2030.
Community Partnerships
Establish formal partnerships with 20+ community organizations, including schools, veterans groups, disability advocates, and environmental nonprofits.
STEM Integration
Develop a marine science and STEM curriculum integrated with sailing instruction, partnering with local schools to offer academic credit for program completion.