If you’ve been scrolling through our Facebook feed, checking out our Meetup events, or reading through our latest blog posts anytime between March and now, you might have caught yourself thinking, "Wait, who on earth is this Bianca person, and why is she everywhere all of a sudden?" That’s me, and after months of quietly typing away behind the scenes, creating posts, and helping bring our events to life, I figured it was finally time to step out from behind the screen, officially say hello,...

Our last week of Sail Her Dreams has finally passed and as our second season closes out, we wanted to reflect on all the material learned, friends made, and memories created. When Erica Trejo launched the Sail Her Dreams initiative at Great Lakes Sailing, the goal was never just to teach teenage girls how to sail. She wanted to smash the persistent gender gaps in both nautical sports and STEM fields by proving that the water belongs to girls, too. Over six weeks, a cohort of ambitious young...

At Great Lakes Sailing, the safety of our community is always our top priorities. As we prepare for another incredible season on the water, we are thrilled to announce that we have been named a recipient of the 2026 Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket Loaner Program Grant. Receiving this grant is a significant milestone for us, and we are incredibly proud to partner with the Sea Tow Foundation to make boating safer and more accessible for everyone in our region. Via The Sea Tow Foundation. About...