Calm Waters, Big Dreams

An Inclusive Sailing Experience for Autistic Youth

Spectrum Sailing empowers autistic individuals by building water skills, social skills and confidence through free sailing camps.

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Stories of Our Impact

Spectrum Sailing in Action

Spectrum Sailing2 days ago

🌊Water Safety Monday🌊

At Spectrum Sailing, every day begins with safety. Before our sailors leave the dock we teach them skills and knowledge to help them on the water. Here a a few water safety principles we practice at every camp:

• Life Jackets – Properly fitting life jackets are the most effective layer of safety on the water. At camp volunteers and instructors help check the fit and buckles of each campers jacket.

• Weather Awareness – Wind and weather can change quickly so before every session our team checks the conditions to make sure they are safe for our sailors. Monitoring wind speeds, gusts, and weather changes help create the best environment possible for our campers while on the water.

•Hydration and Sun Protection – Staying hydrated and protected from the sun keeps sailors alert and focused. Heat can easily cause fatigue and dehydration on the water so we make sure campers always have water to drink and sunscreen to apply. A huge thank you to @harkenderm for providing the sunscreen that kept our campers protected all season☀️

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Thank you to the TKF Spirit Fund💙

Spectrum Sailing is honored to recognize the incredible generosity of the TKF Spirit Fund, whose support helped bring our 2025 camps across the country. Their commitment to youth development and expanding access to the water ensures that autistic children and their families can experience the confidence, teamwork, and pure joy that sailing inspires.

Together, we’re creating a more inclusive world, one sail at a time⛵️💙

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⛵️Why sailing?

For kids and teens with autism sailing can be more than just a fun activity. It can be an empowering experience.

Learning and experiencing sailing builds confidence, social skills, and self esteem, helping campers see what they are capable of on and off the water.

Campers experience structure, teamwork, and inclusion, all while developing friendships and memories that last far beyond the dock.

From teamwork and communication to self confidence and personal growth, sailing equips our campers with the skills and courage to face new challenges long after camp ends.

All photos captured at our Houston camp💙