Support Veterans Through Sailing

The Valhalla Sailing Project helps veterans reconnect with purpose, trust, teamwork, and community through the sport of sailing.

For many veterans, civilian life can feel disconnected from the structure and team environment they once knew. On a sailboat, that changes. Every crew member has a role. Every maneuver requires communication. Every person matters.

Your support helps veterans get on the water, build confidence, learn new skills, race as part of a real crew, and experience the sense of mission that comes from being counted on again.

Sponsor a Veteran

One of the best ways to support VSP is to sponsor a veteran for the sailing season.

Our primary season runs from April through October. A recurring monthly gift during those months helps us plan ahead and put veterans on the water consistently.

$20 / Month

Helps cover a veteran’s sailing gloves, life jacket support, and practice-day costs throughout the season.

$35 / Month

Helps support training days, boat operating expenses, local racing, and regular crew development.

$50 / Month

Provides meaningful seasonal support for a veteran sailor’s training, racing, and team participation.

If your donation platform allows recurring gifts, this seasonal model is one of the most practical ways to support the program.

What Donations Pay For

• life jackets and safety gear
• sailing gloves and foul-weather gear
• dockage and fuel
• boat maintenance and repair
• race coaching and skill development
• regatta entry fees
• travel and lodging for multi-day events
• meals during training and racing weekends

A veteran sailing program does not run on good intentions alone. It requires equipment, preparation, and consistent support.

Why It Matters

Sailing is active, demanding, and team-based. Veterans do not come to VSP to sit on the sidelines. They come to learn, contribute, compete, and grow.

On the water, they become part of a crew. They solve problems together. They trust each other. They laugh. They improve. They remember what it feels like to be part of something real.

Ways to Donate

Zelle: VSP@valhallasailing.org
Venmo: @valhallasailing
Check:
Valhalla Sailing Project
326 First Street, Suite 401
Annapolis, MD 21403
PayPal: use the donation button or link on this page

Volunteer

Nothing here happens without volunteers. We are a fully volunteer organization, and we welcome people who want to help veterans through sailing.

Email: VSP@ValhallaSailing.org

Proceeds from Chasing Magic: The 2025 Valhalla Sailing Season also support the Valhalla Sailing Project and its work with veterans.