Freedom Sailing

10/15/2026

Tomorrow is the big day!
We close on the new Catamaran...
With that we have started
All funds Donated will be going directly into funding the new Ship.
To donate head to

https://give.freedomsailing.org/

For those who are feeling generous we have several incentives based on what you donate.
Every little bit helps and with us being a Non Profit (501c3) every donation is a tax write off for you or your company.

10/14/2026

We have some big changes happening!
Last Friday was our last day with Sail Shocked trimaran and this Friday we close on our New to us 2011 Leopard 39 Catermaran. This is a necessary change in order for us to better serve our Veterans and community and were beyond excited for the opportunities this new ship will bring!

10/03/2026

Sometimes, we don’t need much.

Just a calm day on the water.
A little sunshine.
A quiet breeze.
Good people around us.
And a chance to slow down.

For many veterans, getting outside and spending time on the water can provide a meaningful break from the noise and pressures of everyday life. Being outdoors, connecting with others, and simply having a peaceful place to breathe can support a sense of calm, connection, and reset.

It’s not about fixing everything in one day.

Sometimes, it’s just about taking a moment to feel present again.

A calm day on the water is sometimes all we need. ⛵️🌊🇺🇸

09/29/2026

A Massive Thank You to
The Patrick Stoy Team- CrossCountry Mortgage for their incredible donation to our Operation Open Water Campaign.
For more info on the Campaign click the link below...
https://give.freedomsailing.org/

09/29/2026

⛵ Making a Difference, One Sail at a Time 🇺🇸

The Patrick Stoy Team is proud to support Freedom Sailing, an incredible organization bringing veterans and first responders together on the water through unforgettable sailing experiences—completely at no cost to them.

We’re honored to contribute to an organization that creates opportunities for connection, camaraderie, healing, and time on the water for those who have given so much to our community and country. ❤️

If you’d like to join us in supporting Freedom Sailing and the work they do, every donation can help make these experiences possible.

👉 Donate here: give.freedomsailing.org

Thank you, Freedom Sailing, for creating a space where veterans and first responders can come together, connect, and simply enjoy the freedom of being on the water. ⛵💙

09/28/2026

Growth begins when we’re willing to try something new, face the unfamiliar, and take a chance on ourselves.

This week, challenge yourself to do something outside your comfort zone. Take that first step, say yes to a new experience, or try something you’ve been putting off.
You don’t have to do it alone. Sometimes, all it takes is the right crew beside you to remind you what you’re capable of.

Get out there. Embrace the challenge. Discover what’s possible.

09/26/2026

09/17/2026

A partnership with Freedom Sailing places your company behind more than a vessel. It aligns your brand with one of the clearest testaments to teamwork: a crew moving together with trust, shared purpose, and the understanding that no one reaches the destination alone.

Through Operation Open Water, corporate partners can put their values into action by supporting greater access, stronger community, and meaningful opportunities for veterans and first responders navigating the lasting effects of service.

Your support will help Freedom Sailing acquire a more accessible, stable, and therapeutic vessel, removing mobility barriers and doubling the number of people we can welcome aboard.

Whether your company joins us through one of our partnership tiers or contributes at another amount, every gift moves the mission forward.

Bring your company aboard and show what your brand stands for.

Explore the campaign and corporate partnership opportunities at https://give.freedomsailing.org/

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the heroes who answered without hesitation, and the generations of service that followed.

For many veterans and first responders in the Freedom Sailing community, the weight of this day is deeply personal. We honor their courage, their sacrifice, and all those who continue to carry its impact.

We will never forget. Together, we are strong.

09/08/2026

Freedom Sailing began with an invitation.

After serving in Afghanistan with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Josh returned home carrying the effects of combat in ways he did not yet fully understand. The open water had long offered him a sense of relief, but learning to sail gave him something more: a role, a crew, and a place where trust and teamwork mattered again.

When Josh invited a fellow veteran aboard and witnessed the peace the experience brought him, the purpose of Freedom Sailing came into view. What had helped Josh find his own bearings was never meant to end with him.

In 2018, he founded Freedom Sailing with a simple belief at its center: together, we are strong.

Today, as a certified Master Captain, Josh remains at the helm of a mission built to give veterans, first responders, and their families more than a day on the water. It offers community, renewed purpose, and a crew that understands no one should have to navigate the journey home alone.