In the neighborhoods where opportunities are scarce, the water has become our classroom, our playground, and our bridge to a brighter future.

At Capitanes de Barrio, kids who once had no chance to dream beyond their streets are now learning to set sail, to balance on a board, to speak English, and to carry values that will guide them for life.

Take Mateo, a 10-year-old who had never seen the river as anything more than a distant horizon. Today, he’s steering his own Optimist, learning teamwork with his friends, and discovering the confidence that comes from mastering the wind. He doesn’t just see water anymore—he sees possibility.

Behind every child like Mateo, there are champions: coaches, volunteers, and supporters like you. Together, we’re proving that sport is not just about winning races—it’s about equalizing opportunities, building character, and integrating communities that were once divided.

But we can’t do it alone. Your support keeps sails full, boards on the water, and children inspired. With your help, we can reach even more kids who are waiting for their first chance to feel the freedom of the wind.

👉 Donate today, and be part of the crew changing lives through sport, education, and inclusion.

Capitanes De Barrio

By Make Them Sailors

Capitanes De Barrio

Equalizing opportunities through sport, values-based education, and integration.

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