The Community Sailing Center of New Orleans is more than just a place to learn how to sail—it’s a movement to better connect the people of our city with Lake Pontchartrain.
As a proud sponsor and friend of the Center, Murray Yacht Sales is deeply invested in making sailing more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Whether you’re a first-time sailor, a lifelong boater looking to sharpen your skills, or a new owner eager to get the most out of your boat, the Sailing Center offers a welcoming, hands-on environment to learn and grow. Their courses are certified with American Sailing, and their instructors are passionate, patient, and serious about safety and skill-building.
West End has long been a maritime hub for New Orleans, and the Sailing Center plays a huge part in revitalizing that legacy. With docks right in the neighborhood, it’s the perfect launchpad for folks eager to explore Lake Pontchartrain. The programs here don’t just teach you how to sail—they teach you how to feel at home on the water.
Many of our clients at Murray Yacht Sales take advantage of the Center’s excellent sailing lessons, from basic keelboat instruction to advanced techniques. It’s one thing to own a boat—but it’s something else entirely to truly enjoy it, and that’s where the Center shines.
The Libby and Robert Alexander Community Sailing Center
The new half-acre headquarters building located at 101 N. Roadway St. in New Orleans, Louisiana allows the center to expand its capacity to accommodate the high program demand. This 4,500 square-foot, two-story multipurpose building will provide a fully ADA-compliant, permanent headquarters with classrooms suited for year-round STEM and maritime career development programs as well as sailing instruction courses.
Donate Today
With your tax-deductible donation, Community Sailing New Orleans can continue to expand opportunities and access for the New Orleans community to experience and enjoy the sport of sailing. Supporting the center through unrestricted donations directly impacts their ability to grow and serve:
- Enhance Program Accessibility
- Maintain Program Quality
- Strengthen Organizational Capacity
- Foster Innovation and Adaptation
Every contribution—large or small—helps expand access to sailing and deepens the impact we can make together. Whether you’re a passionate sailor, a local resident, or simply someone who believes in the power of the water to connect and inspire, your support keeps this vision afloat.