About Tantillo Adaptive Sailing Foundation
The TASF Story
Sailing
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​TASF was founded in 2021 by Chuck Tantillo after spending much of his life sailing at Lake Perry, KS.
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​The importance of boating safety was instilled in Chuck at an early age when he and his dad enrolled in a six-week U.S. Power Squadron course. It was here that Chuck and his father learned what truly good seamanship means, and the two made safety their sailing mantra from that point forward.
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Adaptive Work
Chuck first worked with the adaptive community when he volunteered as a teen at the Capper Foundation for Crippled Children in Topeka, KS. There he worked closely with kids his own age who inspired him with their focus on what they could do, rather than what they couldn’t.
Putting the
Two Together
While attending the annual sailboat show in Annapolis, MD, Chuck was introduced to the concept of adaptive sailing at the Chesapeake Region Adaptive Boating Foundation (CRAB) booth. The light bulb went off and the idea of combining two of his passions was born.
Certifications
We proudly hold the following certifications
US Sailing Inc.
Adaptive Sailing Instructor Level 1 Certification
US Sailing Inc.
Small Boat Sailing Instructor Level 1 Certification.
US Sailing Inc.
Small Boat Sailing
Online Instructor
Level 1 Certification
US Sailing Inc.
Teaching & Coaching Fundamentals Online Certification
US Sailing Inc.
Safe Sport Certification
US Sailing Inc.
Creating Safe & Inclusive Environments for Athletes with Disabilities
American Sailing Association
101 Basic Coastal Cruising Certification
American Sailing Association
102 Basic Coastal Cruising Certification
American Sailing Association
103 Basic Coastal Cruising Certification
American Sailing Association
104 Basic Keel Boat Sailing Certification
American Sailing Association
104 Bareboat Cruising Certification
American Red Cross
First Aid Certification
Memberships
We are honored to be members of the following organizations
