In their own words, how the Foundation impacts the sailors who benefit from the experiences provided.

Help us reach our goal by the start of the Newport Bermuda Race 2024!

The Storm Trysail Foundation plays a vital role in advancing safety, seamanship, and youth education in the sport of sailing. While many are familiar with its support of cornerstone programs like the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta and Safety at Sea seminars for both juniors and adults, the Foundation’s reach extends far beyond these flagship efforts. Through […]

Storm Trysail Foundation is supporting the 150th Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac firework display to underscore its commitment to the offshore sailing community nationwide and its mission to promote hands-on safety education, the thrill and challenge of offshore racing, and the lifelong friendships forged on and off the water.

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Registration Here: https://stormtrysail.org/event/suny-safety-at-sea-2026/ This year’s program will include the following training options Level 100 TrainingUS Sailing–Sanctioned International Offshore Safety at Sea Course with Hands-On Training (ISAF Traditional) Participants must complete the US Sailing Online Offshore Safety at Sea Course (Units 1–15) in advance and attend the Hands-On Training Seminar to receive certification. Level 200 TrainingIf […]

The Storm Trysail Foundation have awarded the prestigious Seamanship Bell to Finnish ocean sailor Tapio Lehtinen, recognizing a lifetime of seamanship, resilience at sea, and his ongoing commitment to sharing safety and seamanship knowledge with sailors around the world. The Seamanship Bell, an imposing trophy that now resides at the The Sailing Museum in Newport, […]