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VetsBoats

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Call: 707-334-3424

1001 Bridgeway #608, Sausalito, CA 94965, USA

Servicing California.

What makes the organization unique?

VetsBoats is an all-volunteer, non-profit foundation founded by combat veterans and dedicated to restoring health and well-being to military veterans suffering from PTSD and traumatic injuries. The organization is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and operates throughout the California coast, Baja, and Hawaii.


VetsBoats uses the transformative power of wooden boats and sailing as a therapeutic tool. Its mission is to provide measurable improvement in the health and well-being of veterans by engaging them in mindfulness-based therapeutic sailing, marine education, sail training, and wooden boat restoration programs.

These activities are designed not only to teach new skills but also to foster camaraderie, teamwork, and a sense of community among veterans, helping them move from isolation to active participation in a supportive environment.

Who can sign up to participate:

Veterans and their families.

How Much Does It Cost?:

Free, No cost.

What kind of activities are offered?

VetsBoats partners with the VA and non-profit organizations to deliver a healthy and rewarding experience on the water: we offer a shared connection for coping through participation, teamwork, and community. Sailing becomes an outlet for fellowship, mindfulness, and healing, helping Veterans cope with the long-term effects of PTSD and other traumatic injuries.

Veterans and their family members gain what they need - whether it’s a change of scenery for silent, individual reflection, or participation in a robust community with the opportunity to become a champion of Veterans suffering similar issues. ​

VetsBoats offers multiple opportunities - such as day sailing, saili training, multi-day trips - to positively impact participants’ physical and mental health. We encourage social and technical skills development and make sure Veterans get access to the benefits that they have earned from their service.

A much-needed re-set — Veterans experience the positive emotions that are generated when one is surrounded by nature while practicing non-judgmental awareness of the present moment. Join us for a group sail on one of our partner boats, on the Bay or beyond. Click here to find out what you need to know before sailing with us.

Restoration & Events
Bringing Veterans and their families together in kinship to enhance belonging. Wooden boats contain a life force full of resolve and responsibility — working toward their restoration is akin to the redemption of our comrades and ourselves. Click here to start on the journey to the Clover Community.

Training & Education
An array of knowledge and wisdom — Veterans learn new skills in an environment with a familiar sense of utility, accomplishment, and fellowship. Apply for our special Tall Ship Sail Training program in partnership with Call of the Sea.

How Long Do The Activities Last?:

3-6 hours

Does the organization have a calender of events?:

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