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It’s Bigger Than the Boat

Our work is powered by the belief that all children are capable of learning and thriving.
Experiential, hands-on, project based education is essential for engaging and inspiring students.

There is so much left to do to transform our education system so that all youth can be the builders of their own lives. Wind & Oar Boat School is dedicated to making that transformation a reality.

What We Do

  • Youth Served

    2721

  • Hours of Instruction

    4028

  • Boats Built

    74

  • Program Partners

    37

We engage students in their own learning and inspire them to envision possibilities. Our supporters generosity changes students lives by building more than a boat.

Wind & Oar continues to adapt to the increasing challenges facing schools and other institutions.

Challenging times opens door for unique youth program

Amplifying Earth Day throughout April.

  • Suzanne Bonamici, U.S. Representative, Oregon 1st District

    “Several years ago, I visited with some of the students at the Wind & Oar Boat School…. I was impressed with the new skills they were learning and how poised and confident they were as they went about their work.”

Thank you to our generous supporters:

  • Daimler Trucks NA
    Daimler Trucks NA
  • The Standard
    The Standard
  • Northwest Natural
    Northwest Natural
  • AAA
    AAA
  • City Graphics
    City Graphics
  • Port of Portland
    Port of Portland
  • Vernier
    Vernier
  • Foterra Jewelry
    Foterra Jewelry
  • Joyce Miller Owens Foundation
    Joyce Miller Owens Foundation
  • Hyla Woods
    Hyla Woods
  • Gray Family Foundation
    Gray Family Foundation
  • Oregon Youth Sailing Foundation
    Oregon Youth Sailing Foundation
  • CFM Advocates
    CFM Advocates
  • AshbeanPDX Marketing
    AshbeanPDX Marketing