On October 9, 2024, the floating dock system at the Halifax Sailing Association (HSA) in Daytona Beach, FL was destroyed by Hurricane Milton. The gangway and one of its railings broke off and fell into the river, many of the pilings that held the dock in place are now loose and leaning, and part of the concrete dock, which we got used from the city of Daytona Beach 20+ years ago, cracked and broke free completely - the other part is floating but in pieces.
We are speaking to dock companies about repairing/replacing our dock. It will take a lot!
Here is what we need with an approximate cost to do the work -
Find and lift our gangway and the railing out of the river - approx. $5,000
Remove all current pilings and pieces of the old dock system from the water and dispose of them - approx. $20,000
Install new pilings and build a 6 ft. wide X 100 ft. long fixed dock w/additional floating docks and finger piers to house 4 boats (min). - approx. $75,000
The total comes to approximately $100,000 to complete all work for a new dock.
At this time, we are trying to raise funds to begin this project. That will include the gangway and the removal of the old docks, which is why our goal is set to $30,000. We hope to raise all of our needed funds.
In order to accomplish this we need your help!! Please consider donating!! Here’s how you can help -
Sailing Center Inc.(dba HSA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization. We have been in existence since 1957 with the purpose of teaching our local community, in and around the Daytona Beach, FL area, the sport of sailing. In order to provide the services we offer, we charge fees, but minimally. We need to fundraise in order to afford larger projects that need to be done for the facility. This dock rebuild will be a huge venture. Any and all donations made to this cause will be greatly appreciated. All donations are tax-deductible. You will receive a letter for tax purposes from HSA when your donation is received.
Perhaps you need to spend some funds (RMDs) before the end of this year? This is an important local, community cause to support. As we end the year, we are often in a mood of giving. I hope we find that spirit within you. Please consider making a donation to our wonderful organization so we can once again provide ALL the various sailing opportunities we were able to before with our fantastic dock! Let’s build it back better!!!
How can you donate? Any amount - big or small - will make a huge difference! You can donate in a few ways -
We have created this crowdfunding page to allow people to make donations to this cause online. Please click on the red “Donate” button to make an online donation.
You can pay us in cash. Please make sure to hand deliver this to our treasurer if possible, or any other BOD member. Please tell them that it is a donation towards the dock.
You can write us a check. Please make it out to Sailing Center, Inc. In the “For” line on the lower left, please write - “Dock Rebuild Donation”. You can hand your check to our treasurer, or any other BOD member, or you can mail it to - Halifax Sailing Association, Attn: Dock Rebuild; PO Box 2031, Daytona Beach, FL 32115-2031
From all of us at Sailing Center Inc.-
Halifax Sailing Association (HSA), the ERAU Sailing Club, and Halifax Area Youth Sailing Foundation (HAYSF)
Thank you for your generous donation(s)!
With a new dock we’ll be back out teaching the community how to sail again soon!
We greatly appreciate your kind support!
We’ll keep you updated on our progress!
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