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2023/2024 Annual Appeal is underway!

Dear SBYSF Supporter,

“I really love SBYSF because it has given me opportunities that I would not have received from any other sport or organization. It has taught me independence, how to make decisions under pressure, how to communicate with my teammates, and of course incredible sailing knowledge from our amazing coaches. Thank you SBYSF!”

—Carly Kieding

“I have grown friendships that will last me a lifetime from the other sailors I have met through the SBYSF program. I have learned so much about teamwork and building each other up and have had experiences that I will remember forever.”

—Emerson Waddell

These words are for you! All of us have made this possible supporters of youth sailing. Through a passion for sailing, our youth are learning how to reach goals in and outside boating.

The success of this wonderful program is supported by tuition payments, a strong and well managed endowment, and generous annual contributions.

The Santa Barbara Youth Sailing program is thriving. The Optimist Fleet, the foundation of the program, is larger than ever. The ILCA, 420 &, FJ sailors are making themselves known. Our High School competitors are competing at the highest levels. The San Marcos High School team qualified and raced at both the Fleet and Team Racing National Championships as well as the Women’s High School National Championship! Your sailors had success at all levels of youth sailing—regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Let’s keep our program running strong! The money raised from the year end giving campaign will support the following:

  • 10 Optimist Practice Sails -                  $10,000

  • 12 High School CFJ Practice  Sails -     16,000

  • 10 Sailcube Sails -                                  2,200

  • 1 Coach Boat -                                      35,000

Total                                            $63,200

These upgrades, under Director Nick Kaschak’s careful management, will continue to drive Santa Barbara Youth Sailing further on its course toward success and achievement.

We invite you to join with us in donating to help us achieve our goals.

Thank you in advance for your support of Santa Barbara youth sailing!           

Eric Stokke                                                        President                                                                   

SB Youth Sailing Foundation                  

                    

The Foundation is incorporated under the laws of the State of California and the Internal Revenue Service. The SBYSF is a non-profit corporation and donations are tax deductible. The Foundation is qualified to receive charitable contributions in accordance with Internal Revenue Code section 501.c.3. The Federal taxpayer identification number is 95-2487510.