Detroit Community Sailing Center, Detroit Food Academy, Detroit Yacht Club, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit Experience Sailing Through the Lens of Teamwork, Hospitality, Media, and Creativity
DETROIT, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Â Detroit Charter Company hosted Exposure Creates Opportunity, a youth focused initiative designed to introduce Detroit students to new experiences, industries, and potential career pathways through immersive programming aboard a Santa Cruz 70 racing yacht on the Detroit River.
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