“Summer Sailstice” is here, and the Englewood Sailing Association (ESA) is opening its doors this Saturday to celebrate.
The ESA is a group of volunteers who love teaching kids, starting at age 9, how to sail. This summer, they’re running three weeks of sailing camp. The first one just wrapped up, with 32 campers and several teens who stepped up as coaches. Next week, they kick off camp two, and then they have their third camp in July. With over 25 boats, the ESA gets everyone out on the water at Indian Mound Park on Lemon Bay.
ESA invites everyone to celebrate “Summer Sailstice” on Saturday, June 20, 2026. They’ll be at Indian Mound Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s a global event for sailors, and they’re joining in with an open house, with light refreshments, free sailboat rides on Lemon Bay, and a chance to check out our all-volunteer sailing school.
Once campers finish summer camp, they can keep learning with their Fall and Spring Learn to Sail programs. Some of their older sailors are now racing, traveling to regattas, and competing with other clubs.
The ESA isn’t just for children. They include adults by running two Learn to Sail sessions for grown-ups.
Since 2002, Englewood Sailing Association has introduced small boat sailing on Lemon Bay to the community. They’re a member-based, nonprofit organization, and every year over 150 people from Sarasota, Charlotte, and neighboring counties learn to sail with the ESA. Their mission is to build confidence, character, and community on the water. If you’re curious about sailing or just want to enjoy the bay, they hope to see you this Saturday.
Click here for more information about the Englewood Sailing Association.
