Making Sailing for Everyone in New Orleans with Heather West

Описание: Heather West is the Executive Director of Community Sailing New Orleans ⛵. She joins us to talk about how her organization is increasing access to Lake Pontchartrain and making the sport of sailing available to people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. We discuss how Community Sailing removes financial and skill barriers, offers youth programs, adaptive sailing opportunities, veterans initiatives, women-focused programming, and beginner-friendly adult classes like Sailing 101, which are all designed to help more people experience the water🌊.

We also explore how sailing connects directly to STEM learning, confidence-building, and leadership development, giving young people hands-on ways to understand physics, ecology, and teamwork in real time 🔬. Heather shares how time on the water can foster peace, empowerment, and a stronger connection to New Orleans’ water-based culture. If you’re curious about getting involved, supporting local nonprofits, or simply finding new ways to engage with Lake Pontchartrain, this conversation highlights what’s possible when access meets opportunity 🌅.

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