What We Do
We are a peer-to-peer program that collects gently-used sailing equipment and works our partner organizations to get this equipment in the hands of young sailors all over the world.
We organize donation collections to gather sailing equipment
We coordinate with our partner organizations to ship the collected donations to those who need it the most,
Getting essential sailing gear and equipment makes for happy young sailors all over the world!
Pierce & Fynn were invited to speak at Opti Worlds 2023 by Sigrid Beckmann, the VP of the Americas for IODA. She was instrumental in developing the ROPE program.
Our Partners
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ROPE
The Recycled Optimist Parts & Equipment Program (ROPE) is a sustainability initiative created by the International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA).
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Capitanes Del Barrio
Capitanes Del BarRIO is an organization in Argentina working to make sailing more accessible by creating opportunities for all kids to sail at the local yacht clubs.
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Eleuthera Sailing Academy
Eleuthera Sailing Academy is a sailing school based in the Bahamas that helps get local kids involved with sailing in the world-class sailing destination that is their home!
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Make Them Sailors
Make Them Sailors—based in the Bahamas—helps set up sailing schools and sponsors kids with lessons and equipment. Their mission is to inspire and empower people from all backgrounds and abilities through sailing.