About Us

Our Mission, Vision & Values

Mission

Through boating and education, CISF inspires and engages people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities with the coastal environment.

Our Vision

A future shaped by generations connected to the water and our environment.

Core Values

The Conanicut Island Sailing Foundation is built on the following core values that drive every decision that we make and every program that we offer:

Opportunity

Foster competence and confidence on the water and in the coastal environment by offering affordable access to boating opportunities & marine education instruction on Narragansett Bay.

Education

Provide environmental and science-based programming, with a focus on fun and hands-on learning

Stewardship

Through education & personal impact awareness, create generations of informed marine and environmental stewards

Positive Youth Development

By creating a strong sense of community where youth feel connected to others through shared experiences, they are given agency to explore, learn, and grow. Sailing is utilized as a platform to provide personal growth, confidence-building, leadership, & team work opportunities