The EASE program allows youth with physical and/or mental disabilities to sail independently on Presque Isle Bay.

EASE sailors and volunteers in the East Canal Basin.

EASE sailors and volunteers in the East Canal Basin.

This young mariner experienced his first sail in a brand new boat purchased with funds from Erie Insurance and the Autism Society of NWPA.

This young mariner experienced his first sail in a brand new boat purchased with funds from Erie Insurance and the Autism Society of NWPA.

Our dedicated EASE volunteers gave over 1,400 hours to the program last year.

Our dedicated EASE volunteers gave over 1,400 hours to the program last year.