A new program in Annapolis is giving children from underserved communities the chance to learn how to sail, and showing them the Chesapeake Bay is theirs to enjoy.

The "From Swimming to Sailing" Youth Empowerment Program, launched this summer by the nonprofit 2-CM Dreams, welcomed eight young sailors for a week of on-the-water learning, mentorship, and fun at the Annapolis Sailing School.

Confidently sailing

On their first day, 10-year-old Logan Abany and 11-year-old Brittany Diaz weren't sure what to expect.

"Pretty nervous," Logan admitted.

"At first it was scary, but now that we've been out here for a couple of days, I'm not that scared," Brittany said.

A few days in, both were confidently steering sailboats through Annapolis waters.

"I've just seen the confidence and the team bu

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