For more than 30 years, young people have benefitted from hands-on learning experiences through our programs that use sail training to help them develop team building, problem-solving, critical thinking, character-building and leadership skills. We also give real-life context to important subjects like science, mathematics and history, and we raise awareness about the environmental impacts to our oceans and local waters through our programs in the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
As a non-profit organization, we are especially proud to empower underserved youth thanks to the generous support of you – our community. You help us create unforgettable experiences for these youth, so they can learn important skills that will help them succeed in the future.
Our goals since the beginning have been to never be in port when we ought to be at sea, never turn a young person away for lack of money, and never sail with an empty berth… please donate today and be a part of this tall ship magic!
Giving Options
Please note: You do not need a PayPal account to make a one-time donation. Simply select “Donate with Debit or Credit Card.”
If you have any questions, please contact Dahlia Southwick, Office Manager, at dahlia@lamitopsail.org or 310-833-6055.
Join Prevailing Winds
Our Automated Monthly Giving Program
Many people find that when they make a set contribution each month, it allows them to make an even bigger impact each year. Having this predictable income each month also helps us propel confidently throughout the year. That’s why we’ve made it easy for you to sign up for automated monthly donations, which makes you a member of our monthly giving program, Prevailing Winds!
See the chart below for special perks by monthly donation. These special perks are gifted annually and good for one year.
All members receive the following benefits as well:
- A complimentary branded gift when you join
- 10% discount on all public sails and merchandise
- Invitations to special events, special offers and pre-sales
- Recognition on our website and in special publications
Monthly Donation | Annual Total | Sailing Perks |
$10 | $120 | 1 complimentary ticket* |
$15 | $180** | 2 complimentary tickets* |
$25 | $300 | 3 complimentary tickets* |
$50 | $600 | 4 complimentary tickets |
$100 | $1,200 | 6 complimentary tickets |
$200 | $2,400 | 10 complimentary tickets and a special behind-the-scenes tour |
$300 | $3,600 | 15 complimentary tickets and a special behind-the-scenes tour |
$400 | $4,800*** | 20 complimentary tickets and a special behind-the-scenes tour |
$500 | $6,000 | 25 complimentary tickets and a special behind-the-scenes tour |
Please make sure to select “Make this a monthly donation” on the online form!
Automated monthly donations are processed through PayPal, so you must have a PayPal account to set up monthly donations through the form linked above. For other ways to set-up/make monthly donations, please contact Dahlia Southwick, Office Manager, at dahlia@lamitopsail.org or 310-833-6055.
Please note: Donor-Advised Funds and Qualified Charitable Distributions must be 100% tax-deductible. This means we cannot accept them as Prevailing Winds contributions due to the perks provided (e.g. goods and services).
Complimentary tickets can be used on any of our monthly Community Sails.
*Excludes Community Sails in February, July and December
**Your gift supports one student
***Your gift supports one group of students