New England Science & Sailing Foundation Named a BlueFuture Hero by West Marine Inc.

Stonington, CT – West Marine Inc. named New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) as one of its BlueFuture Heroes in October 2016. This recognition came after West Marine's BlueFuture Fund awarded NESS a $1,500 grant in the spring of 2016. West Marine's BlueFuture fund provides "ongoing grant support to nonprofit, community-based organizations that share our passion to promote water life adventure, education and recreation among young people." 
 
This is the second consecutive year that the BlueFuture Fund has awarded a grant to NESS to support their ocean adventure STEM education programs for students across the region. NESS President Spike Lobdell stated, "We are proud to be named a BlueFuture Hero. At NESS we are all focused on the students. In reality our students are the real heroes as they learn and acquire new life skills that are transformational."
 
NESS, a 501(c)(3) ocean adventure nonprofit organization based in Stonington, CT, works with K-16 schools to teach STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) through sailing, marine science, and adventure sports. Year-round offerings include in-school and afterschool programs for students, and professional development workshops for teachers. NESS operates throughout Connecticut, as far north as Hartford, and has multiple satellite locations in New London, CT.   

New England Science & Sailing Foundation, Inc. (NESS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ocean adventure education organization that engages students in experiential learning to build confidence, teamwork, and leadership skills. Marine sciences, adventure sports, and sailing are platforms for inquiry-based learning, transformational personal discovery, teaching respect and responsibility for the sea, and creating connections with the community. NESS operates year-round with families, schools, and organizations to provide high-quality programs that blend an innovative curriculum with exciting ocean adventure activities. For more information, visit www.nessf.org.