Called Higher Sailing
The heart behind Called Higher Sailing is to bring youth into the marine environment and provide them with meaningful opportunities to grow in both character and Christian maturity. The sailing and maritime world offers countless illustrations that effectively communicate Biblical truth. Called Higher Sailing teaches these lessons through weekly hands-on sailing instruction combined with regular Bible studies.
Donathan Williams, the program’s leader, has taught sailing since 2012 and is a Certified Sailing Instructor with the U.S. Sailing Foundation. Throughout the year, he leads the team on sailing adventures, which include overnight trips and longer voyages. These journeys have taken the team as far south as the Florida Keys and the Bahamas.
June 2022 Trip to Marathon Key
The program has witnessed incredible growth in its participants—teenagers who had never sailed before have developed the skills and confidence to captain boats and, eventually, to serve as instructors for younger sailors. It is deeply rewarding to see these young people mature, take on responsibility, and pass on not only their sailing knowledge but also Biblical lessons to the next generation of sailors.
Every Tuesday after sailing we "raft up" in the Indian River Lagoon for a time of Bible study, snacks, and fellowship.
