Support
Ship 6 is a volunteer run program for teenagers of all backgrounds. It builds character, resourcefulness and confidence. Many of our crew keep a strong interest in sailing and the maritime industry long after their Ship 6 experience. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization through our chartering organization and donations are usually tax-deductible.
Funding is a constant challenge. We hope you consider supporting our Ship!
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Buy Batteries and support the Ship!
Need batteries? Be prepared and replace your batteries before they let you down, keep extras handy too. Delivered direct to you. Coming Soon...Financial Support
We would be happy to accept financial contributions. Please see the contact us page for mailing information.Matching Gift Donations
If you are interested in making a financial contribution, check with your employer to see if they have a matching gift program. You may be able to double the power of your gift! If you do this please let us know so we can confirm receipt of your gift and match.United Way at Work
Do you, your friends or colleagues contibute to the United Way at Work donation program? Did you know that you can point contibutions to Ship 6? The United Way at Work program is generally offered to employees of medium to large size corporations. Contact your company's benefits or philanthropy administrator for more information. This is a very easy way to support the Ship as United Way takes care of all the details (for a small percentage fee).Gift in Kind Donations
We accept many new and "good condition" boating products also known as gift-in-kind donations. Even boats that meet certain criteria can be accepted. We may choose to use the item or sell it to help fund the program.The Turnover Shop in Wilton
If you have non-boating items in good condition please consider taking them to the Turnover Shop in Wilton. Ship 6 has an account there and receives a % of proceeds from sold items. Email for more info.
Wish List
Ship 6 is in need of many types of gear, equipment and services. Here are just a few:
Equipment/gear:
Coach boat on trailer (RIB, for safety and skills training)
EPIRB
Handheld VHF
Mast cable for instruments
B&G boatspeed transducers (2)
Racing and training sails
Techincal line
Charts and chart kits
Row boat oars
Dock box - UPDATE a used dock box has been donated! Thank you!!
Canvas boat Cover - UPDATE a used canvas cover has been donated! Thank you!!
Maintenance Supplies:
Engine oil, filters, engine belts, paint, head chemical, marine toilet paper, etc...
White electrical tape - we use lots!!
Batteries
Safety:
New/in-date SOLAS flares
Gumby suits
Other:
Roofing repairs for our storage container
Deisel engine repair services
Marine electrical services
Thanks to the following businesses for their wonderful support
ACR- Fort Lauderdale, FL
A. Cook Print - Norwalk, CT
Bank Sails - Norwalk, CT
Cotalings Auto Body - Norwalk, CT
The Boat Works - Rowayton, CT
Cove Marina - Norwalk, CT
Cruising Yachts - Rowayton, CT
Cybersmith Internet Solutions-Kings Park, NY
David Robotham, Surveyeor -Westport, CT
Dimension Sail Cloth - Putnam, CT
Goetz Custom Boat - Bristol, RI
Goodman Insurance - White Plains, NY
Gougeon Borthers - Bay City, MA
Hall Spars - Bristol, RI
Harken, USA
Hathaway Reiser & Raymond - Stamford, CT
Head Foil Corp. - Lake City, MN
Howorth, USA - Farmingdale, NY
Landfall Navigation - Stamford, CT
Lewmar Marine - Guilford, CT
Liferaft & Survival - Portsmouth, RI
Modern Medical Systems - Farmingdale, NY
New England Ropes - New Bedford, MA
Norwalk YC - Norwalk, CT
Norwest Marine - Norwalk, CT
North U - Madison, CT
Navtek -
Ocean Rigging - Norwalk, CT
Ockam Instruments - Milford, CT
Pathfinder Marine - Champlain NY
P.M. Inc. - Norwalk, CT
Quantam Sails - Norwalk, CT
Ritchie Navigation - Pembroke, MA
Select Plastics - Norwalk, CT
Shore Sails - Norwalk, CT
Sign Design - Norwalk, CT NY
Sign Smarts - Norwalk, CT
Stamford YC - Stamford, CT
The Storm Trysail Club - Larchmont, NY
Tidewater Electronics - Norwalk, CT
UK Sails - City Island, NY
William Cook, Naval Architect - Osterville, MS
Wilson Cove Marina
...and many more...