Team Paradise Sailing is a 501(c) (3) non-profit sailing organization that is committed to making sailing accessible to all and is dedicated to changing lives by inspiring people of all ages and skill levels through the empowering and therapeutic sport of sailing.

As a US Sailing Accredited Community Sailing Center and Accredited Keelboat School, Team Paradise provides access to sailing on Biscayne Bay through recreational sailing, therapeutic sailing, STEM education, casual bay excursions, and corporate team building events. Team Paradise is a truly unique sailing organization that provides opportunities and education for everyone at all levels of ability: youth and adults, beginner to advanced. We make sailing accessible to all through tailored programs that meet the needs of each individual, including specifically designed programs for individuals with physical and/or intellectual-developmental disabilities. Team Paradise is built on three values of safety, fun, and learning, and is dedicated to getting you out sailing!

Team Paradise was founded in 2005 by Olympic sailor Magnus Liljedahl. After winning a gold medal at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, Magnus felt compelled to give back to the sailing community. He focused on training athletes with Paralympic ambitions, achieving great success with podium finishes at the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Paralympic Games. When sailing was removed from the Paralympic competition, Team Paradise adapted its mission and expanded its focus to include sailing programs for veterans with disabilities and youth from diverse backgrounds.

Team Paradise is powered by a team of US Sailing-certified instructors, Olympic sailors, and volunteers whose dedication makes our mission possible. Their expertise, enthusiasm, and care ensure every sailor has the support they need to succeed. Each volunteer who joins Team Paradise becomes a part of our deeply connected and devoted team that looks out for one another and grows together.

For the past 11 years, the US Sailing Center has been our home base of operations. Through our partnerships and supporters, we have significantly increased service to our local community by introducing sailing on Biscayne Bay. We are dedicated to creating more opportunities that promote STEM education and diversity in the sport of sailing, and to inspire a foundation for a lifelong love of sailing.