About Team Paradise

Team Paradise Sailing is committed to making sailing accessible to all. It is dedicated to inspiring people of all ages and skill levels through the empowering and therapeutic sport of sailing. Team Paradise is “Transforming Lives through Sailing,” by providing opportunities for personal wellness, development, mentorship, and environmental STEM education, while promoting access to Biscayne Bay to diverse and underserved communities.

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Team Paradise Sailing is a 501(c) (3) founded in 2005 by US Olympic Gold Medalist sailor Magnus Liljedahl.

Dedicated to changing lives by inspiring and empowering disabled and under-resourced communities, US Veterans, and others through recreational, educational, and healing programs that motivate and engage participants in the sport of sailing. These sailing experiences offer opportunities for personal growth, mentorship, global camaraderie, team building, and environmental awareness, while providing equal access to Biscayne Bay for diverse and underserved individuals.
Our boats are adapted to fit the needs of the sailors. Participants are encouraged and enabled to help sail the boats vs. simply riding along as passengers.
Our fleet inventory allows us the ability to choose the right combination of equipment for the conditions. We perform in windy and challenging conditions. Cancellations are rare.
Our attitude is friendly and accommodating to our guests. We strive to deliver the best possible experience to everyone.
Our core values – SAFETY, FUN, and LEARNING
Member helps deliver these by showing up with a positive attitude, using hands-on, contextual teaching methods, and being prepared to have a great day out on Biscayne Bay. Our goal is that every participant develops the skills and foundation for a lifelong love of sailing.
Our senior sailing instructor is a retired Coast Guard Captain. Our volunteer skippers include world-class sailors and top local talent.
Our robust outreach program is where we make the connection with our community and present our philosophy of how fish and birds correlate to the sport of sailing: “A fin in the water and a wing in the air.”

Gratitude

Season after season, the Team Paradise Sailing program, led by Susan and Magnus, has been an incredible blessing to our CARE students. What they are doing goes far beyond teaching children how to sail. They are building character. Our students return more responsible, more disciplined, and noticeably more well-mannered. Sailing demands focus, teamwork, patience, and respect for leadership qualities that translate directly back into the classroom and everyday life. Many of our children had never been exposed to water in this way, and now they are confidently navigating it while being introduced to an Olympic-recognized sport that broadens their vision of what is possible. Susan and Magnus create a culture of excellence, safety, and encouragement that challenges our students to rise higher each season. CARE Elementary School is deeply grateful for the lasting impact Team Paradise Sailing continues to make in shaping not only skilled sailors but also strong young leaders.

Principal Simmonds,

CARE Elementary School