SailAhead | Sailing Therapy for Veterans on Long Island

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OUR MISSION

1. Use sailing and the ocean as a therapeutic platform to help veterans heal from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
2. Spread PTSD and veteran suicide awareness
3. Honor and remember Our Mates

OUR INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION

Our Mates: The 219

Our Mates are veterans and active duty service members who died by suicide. Our goal is to honor and immortalize them in all the communities we touch.

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WHAT WE DO

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Our Mates

Our Misssion

What We do

Riding with the American Legion Riders at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Riding with the American Legion Riders at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Riding with the American Legion Riders at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Greenlawn American Legion Riders and Sean and Kilian from SailAhead participate in Huntington's St. Patrick's Day Parade!

Mar 103 min read

Veteran's Day: Honoring Service and Sacrifice with NewsNation

Veteran's Day: Honoring Service and Sacrifice with NewsNation

Veteran's Day: Honoring Service and Sacrifice with NewsNation

Nov 14, 20240 min read

Veteran-Citizen Scientists Continue the Count!

Veteran-Citizen Scientists Continue the Count!

Veteran-Citizen Scientists Continue the Count!

Every Thursday, SailAhead and the CI Bird Sanctuary partner in Oyster Bay’s National Wildlife Refuge for birding expeditions with Veterans.

Sep 9, 20242 min read

Sea Cliff Yacht Club Builds Community!

Sea Cliff Yacht Club Builds Community!

Sea Cliff Yacht Club Builds Community!

The Sea Cliff Yacht Club's Continual Support of SailAhead and our Veterans is greatly appreciated! On 10 boats, the SCYC members took 30 vet

Jul 14, 20245 min read

Racing Classics

Racing Classics

Racing Classics

SailAhead and our Veterans Race multiple times per week in the Stirling Harbor Foundation's Classic Racing Series!

Jul 12, 20243 min read

Welcome SailGP in New York City!

Welcome SailGP in New York City!

Welcome SailGP in New York City!

Jump quickly to the section your interested in: What makes SailGP so special? SailAhead's Role We're excited that SailGP, the pinnacle of...

Jun 24, 20243 min read

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OUR VALUED PARTNERS

Centerport Yacht Club

Sagamore Yacht Club

Tacoma Yacht Club

Babylon Yacht Club

South Bay Cruising Club

USMMA Sailing Foundation

United War Veterans Council

American Legion Post 1244

Long Island Maritime Museum

Petro

Ryan Soames Engineering

OBMC

The Snapper Inn

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Our Team

OUR TEAM

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Sean Duclay

Co-Founder and Sailor

Kilian Duclay

Co-Founder and Sailor

Linda Day

Mates Liaison Officer and SPC Day's Mother

Bob Santo

Air Force and Advisor

Carl Foster

Ret. Army Ranger, Advisor, and Sailor

Francis Racioppi

Ret. Green Beret, Racing Director, and Sailor

Ron O'Ferrall

Ret. Army Ranger, Special Operations Liaison

Jennifer Duclay

PR & Social Media Manager, Official Boat Jumper

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Thom Hering

CYC Event Director

Bill Foulk

Ret. Army Ranger and TYC Event Coordinator

Nancy Williams

TYC Event Organizer and Advisor

Maya Duclay

Outreach Coordinator

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Bob Slingo

CYC Event Co-chair, SailAhead Advisor and Founding Father

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Robert J. Miller

Vietnam Veteran US Army Captain and Buffalo Program co-Director

Learn more about our incredible team today.

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