Help us sail Guppy from New Zealand to LifeSail's headquarters in Marina del Rey, California. www.crowdrise.com/getguppy
Laura Dekker, the youngest sailor ever to sail around the world solo between the ages of 14-16 years old, has generously decided to give her famous sailboat to LifeSail! Guppy is currently in New Zealand and will make a 6-month journey to Marina Del Rey, California with stops in Fiji, American Samoa, and Hawaii where she will stay over the summer. Her voyage from Hawaii to California will take place in September of 2018. We are raising funds to cover passage expenses and support first-year operating costs for "Guppy Expeditions".
Laura Dekker's legacy and sailing vessel Guppy will continue to inspire students to reach their potential.
Announcing LifeSail’s Newest Program
Guppy Expeditions are no cost experiential sailing adventures for at-risk, inner city kids to sail aboard Guppy in the coastal waters between Los Angeles and the Channel Islands.
LifeSail’s mission is to provide character-building activities to underprivileged and disadvantaged youth through the art of sailing and seamanship.
Onboard Learning though - US Sailing Reach/STEM Lessons
Science
Engineering
Technology
Math
Environmental Stewardship
Seamanship
Onboard Character Development through:
Teamwork, Communication, Friendship Building, Personal Development, Leadership, Job Preparedness, Accountability, Planning, Execution & Responsibility
Sailing Vessel Guppy
40' Jeanneau Gin Fizz
Length: 12.30 m (original 11.40 m)
Beam : 3.76 m draft : 1.90m
Weight : 11 ton
Build in: 1978
