HISTORY OF DETROIT COMMUNITY SAILING CENTER
- 1994 - Founded as Challenge the Wind Youth Sailing Program by the Grayhaven Sail Club, with a mission to teach sailing to youth who would not otherwise get exposure to the sport.
- 2004 - Non-Profit 501(c)(3) governed by an independent board.
- 2011 - 10-year growth plan adopted with 2 sailboats and 8 participants.
- 2018 - Relocated to Belle Isle with 26 sailboats and capacity for 80 participants.
- 2021 - Detroit Community Sailing Center name change and as we launched Adult Learn to Sail, STEM and a formal Water Safety program.
- 2024 – Partnered with U of M Detroit Story Lab to start our education center initiative. Launched Boat building workshops.
- 2025 to Present - Record participation 40 sailboats and 3 safety/coach powerboats.