Molly O'Sullivan was a student of the SISO/City of Boise sailing class in the summer of 2021. Two years later, Molly became a certified Sailing Instructor with US Sailing, and teaches at our summer youth sailing camps. Read about Molly's story HERE
While we mourn the passing of a fellow sailor and SISO supporter, we celebrate his life and his generous gift to Idaho Youth Sailing. Marc Welt - a friend to many of us - recently passed away and honored SISO in his final wishes. Read more about this remarkable legacy HERE
SISO extends a warm welcome to Kate Gehrs as our newest Board Member. Kate, a certified US Sailing Level 1 Instructor, will use her extensive racing background to serve as our Youth Racing Advisor. Read more about Kate's remarkable sailing background HERE.
Howard King, SISO Co-Founder and Co-Chair, has decided to step down from the SISO Board in pursuit of other passions that are waiting his attention. His vision and commitment to the program will be missed. Read more about Howard's involvement with SISO HERE.
Thanks to tremendous community support and the generosity of our donors, we were successful in our fundraising efforts and have purchased a new safety/chase boat for our youth sailing program.
SISO's number one priority is SAFETY, and one of the most important safety components in a youth sailing program is the availability and operation of safety/chase power boats while the kids are on the water. These power boats provide the ability to respond to a variety of potential emergency situations extremely quickly. SISO is conducting a major fund raising campaign to replace our two outdated and sometimes unreliable chase boats.
Physically challenged athletes in Idaho have added a new sport to their repertoire - sailing - thanks to a recent partnership between the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and SISO.
Southern Idaho Sailing Outreach (SISO) is excited to announce that youth sailing camps are scheduled for summer 2021. We are thrilled to once again provide an opportunity for kids to learn how to sail.
Read more about our summer sailing classes HERE
Physically challenged athletes in Idaho will get an opportunity to add a new sport to their repertoire - sailing - thanks to a recent partnership between the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and SISO.
Maggie Scanlan, a participant in our second sailing camp in August, 2019, has been appointed as a US Sailing Youth Ambassador. This network of young sailors across the nation works closely with the newly formed 15-member US Sailing Youth Advisory Board. We are excited for a local Idahoan to represent youth sailing at the national level!
Read the entire article HERE.