Bright days off our bow

Our annual membership drive is on!

As we set full sails for the sunny days to come we ask that you consider a LAMI membership.

By joining us you become part of our at-sea education programs and help us reconnect youth with the ocean and their peers.

Learn More

To purchase your membership, you can:

  • Call the office: 310.833.6055 to pay by phone

  • Mail your payment to:  Check made out to “LAMI, Berth 73, Suite 2, San Pedro, CA 90731”

  • Purchase your membership online below

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sign up for a Membership


Inspire the Leader in Every Youth

A LAMI membership* earns you

Legacy of investing in L.A.'s Youth & Ocean Stewardship

LAMI-nated Membership Card

FREE subscription to TopSail Sheet Newsletter

Invitations to Members-Only Events & Special Offers

10% discount on Public Sails

*Additional benefits depending on membership level

Your membership means L.A.’s youth, who need us most, will continue to receive life-changing educational programs at sea. Become a card-carrying member and get all sorts of perks, discounts, and love from LAMI!

Membership Levels (Per Year)

Individual $25

  • 10% discount on public sails

Family $50

  • 10% discount on public sails

Supporter $100

  • Supports half-day education sail for one student.
  • 10% discount on public sails
  • 1 LIMTED EDITION “Bright Days Off Our Bow” LAMI Hat

supporter plus $200

  • 10% discount on public sails
  • 2 LIMTED EDITION “Bright Days Off Our Bow” LAMI Hats.
  • 2 community sail tickets (good through March 2021).

sponsor $1000

  • Sponsors a youth scholarship for a 5-day summer adventure voyage.
  • Supporter Plus member level perks.
  • 2 LIMTED EDITION “Bright Days Off Our Bow” LAMI Hats.

benefactor $2500

  • Sponsors one Topsail Youth Day Sail for a school free of charge.
  • Supporter Plus member level perks.
  • 2 LIMTED EDITION “Bright Days Off Our Bow” LAMI Hats.

partner $5000

  • Sponsors two Topsail Youth Day Sails for schools free of charge
  • Supporter Plus member level perks.
  • 2 LIMTED EDITION “Bright Days Off Our Bow” LAMI Hats.

Get LAMINATED!


All proceeds from the membership drive will benefit our TopSail Youth Program aboard the educational sailing vessels, Irving Johnson and Exy Johnson, the Official Tall Ships of the City of Los Angeles and the only twin brigantines in the world. TopSail partners include the Port of Los Angeles, numerous foundations, and donors like you. Los Angeles Maritime Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1992. Federal Tax ID # 33-0515416.

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