Support SeaKing Asylum
Your Support WILL change lives
Your support of SeaKing Asylum, whether through a one-time donation or ongoing contribution, will have a profound impact on children with autism and their families. Every dollar helps us provide life-changing therapeutic sailing experiences, bringing peace, teamwork, and joy to kids who need it most. Our program doesn’t just calm children — it fosters emotional growth and strengthens family bonds. With your help, we can serve countless families, offering hope and healing at no cost to them. Together, we can create lasting change and a brighter future for these children and their loved ones. Every donation matters. 🌊💙
The Boat
1989 Wellington 57
The Wellington 57 is the perfect vessel for SeaKing Asylum’s mission due to its unmatched stability, safety, and spacious layout. With a reinforced bow for added strength, a shallow draft for navigating coastal waters, and hydraulic systems for ease of handling, it’s designed for both comfort and performance. Its three staterooms provide ample room for families, and its spacious deck allows for safe therapeutic activities. The Wellington 57’s ability to operate autonomously with solar power and LiFePO4 batteries further ensures cost-effective, off-grid operation—making it an ideal vessel for long-term, transformative therapeutic experiences at sea.
Current Project Needs
SeaKing Asylum Fundraising Campaign Breakdown
Goal: $300,000
1. Wellington 57 Purchase - $170,000
A safe and stable platform for the mission.
2. Survey & Inspection - $4,000
Ensure the boat is seaworthy and ready for operation.
3. Raising Lifelines & Making Them Solid - $7,500
Enhancing safety by raising lifelines to 40 inches and making them solid.
4. Replacing Anchor Chain (350’ of 1/2” galvanized) - $3,500
Ensuring a secure anchorage.
5. Updating Electronics & Navigation Equipment - $20,000
New chart plotters, autopilot, AIS, radar, wind instruments, and communication systems.
6. Replacing Helm Chairs (Inside & Outside) - $6,000
Comfortable and durable seating for the captain inside and on the aft cockpit.
7. Rerigging with Solid Rod Rigging - $25,000
Ensuring the rigging is up to the demands of open-ocean sailing.
8. New Large Dinghy for 7+ People (15’ center console) - $10,000
Stable and reliable transportation between the boat and shore.
9. Solar Panels & LiFePO4 Batteries (Autonomy Upgrade) - $30,000
7kW of solar panels, 8 x 640 Ah LiFePO4 batteries for energy independence and savings on marina fees.
10. DIY Repainting of Deck, Pilot House, and Coach Roof (Awlgrip) - $8,000
Materials and equipment for a DIY repainting project.
11. Replacing All Hatches, Portlights, and Windows - $15,000
Upgrading all hatches, portlights, and windows for safety, insulation, and ventilation.
Total Estimated Costs: $299,000
With these upgrades, the Wellington 57 will be transformed into a safe, modern, and energy-efficient vessel capable of providing life-changing therapeutic sailing experiences for children with autism and their families.
Relaunch SeaKing Asylum
We don't charge families, and we never will. We need to raise money so we can bring change to thousands. Please help us reach the goal of 300K so we can begin.
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