What Have We Accomplished?

Each year the Foundation board of directors decides which programs to fund based on the mission statement and available funds. Strong support is always considered for the Junior Program and scholarships to allow talented youth to compete effectively.

In 2022, the grants were as follows:

$60,000 – SDYC Junior Program
$1,500 – Southwestern Yacht Club Scholarships
$20,000 – grants to San Diego area Active School Sailing Teams (10)
    Bishops, Cathedral Catholic, Francis Parker, LJ Country Day, Mission Bay, Pt Loma, Torrey Pines, SDSU & UCSD>
$1,000 – grants to San Diego country team at High School singlehanded Nationals
$7,500 – grant to Mission Bay Aquatic Center
$2,000 – Sailfest
$3,500 – Sea Scout Ship 1886
$3,000 – USCG learn to sail program
$3,500 – Challenged Sailors San Diego

$102,000 TOTAL 2022 GRANTS
 

Endowment Funds

Junior Sailing Fund – our goal is to ensure that the financial and organizational needs are met for our world-class youth sailing program both now and in the generations to come.

Sailing Education Fund – supports a broad range of training programs available through the Club.

Scholarships and Outreach Programs Fund – encourages the learning of maritime skills in all categories.

Library and History Archives Fund – sustains and supports the library, archives and history of sailing within the mission of the Foundation.

Campaign and Regatta Participation Fund – supports competitors from the area in various maritime competitions.

Do You Want to Create a Legacy Endowment?

With a gift of $25,000 or more you can create your own custom endowment.

We want to make giving easy for you!

We are here to help! Please contact Sailing Foundation President Gary Gould at (619) 222-2331, or via email at sdycsf@gmail.com. We appreciate your support!