The Sailing Foundation

Mission

The Sailing Foundation's mission is to advance sailing in the Pacific Northwest with special emphasis on youth engagement and boating safety.

Description

The Sailing Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the Pacific Northwest since 1971. We are calling on our community of supporters to help celebrate our 50th anniversary this year. As a nonprofit organization, The Sailing Foundation relies on fundraising to meet our annual operating expenses and carry out our mission, which is distilled into five key components:

RACING- We support amateur sailboat racing opportunities at the youth, high school, and collegiate level through clinics, guest coaching, and race management.

OUTREACH- We seek to improve access and introduce the joys of sailing to youth through advocacy, scholarships, and support of local learn-to-sail programs.

ORGANIZING- We help coordinate opportunities at the local, regional, and national level. This information is broadcast through our affiliate site www.nwyouthsailing.org

TRAINING- We partner with US Sailing to conduct instructor/coach certification courses and informal professional development opportunities for area coaches and leaders.

SAFETY- We work to advance boating safety at all levels. This includes an annual Safety at Sea seminar, hands-on Lifesling training, and advocating within groups like the Washington State Boating Advisory Council.

Thank you for considering The Sailing Foundation on this day of giving.

Recognition

Special thanks to Sailing Foundation board members for making sizeable donations to our matching funds campaign.