Organizational News – US Sailing Reach Award

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Havre de Grace Youth Sailing Program Selected for 2025 US Sailing Reach Scholarship

Havre de Grace, MD — [May 2025] — The Havre de Grace Youth Sailing Program is proud to announce it has been awarded a 2025 Reach Scholarship from US Sailing, a prestigious national honor recognizing organizations that are advancing STEM education and broadening access to the sport of sailing.

US Sailing’s Reach Initiative utilizes sailing as a dynamic educational platform, challenging youth to embrace learning, cultivate a passion for education, and explore STEM-based career pathways. By connecting educators, sailing instructors, engineers, and scientists with students, the program offers a unique, hands-on learning experience that bridges academics with the real world.

“This scholarship is a game-changer for our program and the youth we serve,” said Nicole Sikowitz-Buscemi, Camp Director and US Sailing Certified Instructor of the Havre de Grace Youth Sailing Program. “We are excited to integrate Reach’s STEM-based curriculum into our programming and give students a new lens through which to engage with both sailing and science.”

The Reach grant will enable the program to expand access to youth in Harford County and surrounding areas through new curriculum resources, instructor training, and upgraded equipment. The scholarship supports organizations that align with Reach’s mission: to engage youth and enhance career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Environmental Stewardship through authentic learning experiences.

“Receiving this award places us among a national network of programs making sailing more accessible and meaningful,” said Captain Rick Wahl, President of the Havre de Grace Youth Sailing Program. “We are proud to be recognized and look forward to inspiring the next generation of sailors, scientists, and community leaders.”

The Reach Initiative awards are based on a competitive application process and provide a powerful foundation to establish or expand impactful STEM-sailing programming.

For more information on the Havre de Grace Youth Sailing Program, visit https://hdgyouthsailing.org/. To learn more about US Sailing’s Reach Initiative, visit https://www.ussailing.org/education/youth/reach/.

Media Contacts:
Captain Rick Wahl
President

Nicole Sikowitz-Buscemi
Camp Director & US Sailing Certified Instructor

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