Mary’s Journey: From Shy Sailor to Confident Leader (Video)

Written By Shannon Kelly

Sailing isn’t just a sport—it’s a transformative journey. Meet Mary, a high school sailor who discovered her passion for the water at The Waterfront Center. From her shy beginnings to becoming a confident leader, Mary’s story is one of growth, resilience, and community. With the support of her parents, teammates, and The Waterfront Center, Mary has not only fallen in love with sailing but has also gained invaluable leadership skills that will last a lifetime.

Hear from Mary and her parents as they share their heartfelt experiences and express gratitude to the donors who make these opportunities possible. Join us in continuing to support young sailors by donating to The Waterfront Center today. Together, we can inspire and empower the next generation of leaders.

By giving today, you’re not just providing access to the water – you're investing in future environmental stewards who will help protect our waters for future generations. Thank you for being a part of this vital mission!

Check Out Photos From Mary’s Time at The WaterFront Center as a High School Sailor

Shannon Kelly

Shannon grew up in Oyster Bay and received a Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in creative writing from Binghamton University in 2019. She has been working for The Waterfront Center for 6 years in various positions from Educator to Communications Coordinator. During her time at The WaterFront Center, she has taught over 500 children of all ages from various school around Long Island and New York City about marine, environmental, and biological sciences. When she was younger she loved going sailing with her father and has continued her education in sailing here with us at The Waterfront Center. Her passions include reading, writing, filming, being on the water, and rugby.

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