1-By Design is an amateur sailing team dedicated to encouraging philanthropic activities for the blind through participation in racing regattas and sailing events with the intention to create awareness and financial commitment for the Blind, Visually Impaired and their seeing Eye Canine Service Companions.

1-By Design is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
100% all contributions are used in support of our mission
Your Sponsorship Supports that Mission

The primary beneficiary for our inaugural season is Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a nonprofit organization that provides superbly bred and trained guide dogs to men and women who are blind or visually impaired. Guiding Eyes for the Blind is fully dependent upon contributions to fulfill its mission. Services are offered free of charge to the blind or visually impaired and to families of children with autism. Their Headquarters and Training Center is located in Yorktown Heights, N.Y. and the Canine Development Ctr. is in Patterson, N.Y. All Guiding Eyes Dogs expand horizons for people to achieve life’s goals.