The goal here at SHF is simple: Get people out on the water! We believe that being part of a crew brings people together in a unique way. Whether it’s a group of teens or adults, whether it’s a powerboat or a sailboat, whether it’s a sunny day or a rainstorm, Stirling Harbor Foundation provides special opportunities for growth.

Our classic fleet of boats helps us to promote and preserve classical nautical skills and the maritime history of the eastern seaboard of the United States by providing educational events. Our programs encourage participants to be responsible, communicative, and curious - skills that translate seamlessly from life on the water to life ashore. Good shipmates make great neighbors, workers, and friends, and we’re on a mission to create good shipmates every chance we get!