SDYC Junior Program Grants

SDYC Junior Program Grants

Funder: San Diego Yacht Club Sailing Foundation

Geographic Scope: San Diego area and San Diego County

Mission Focus: Support talented youth to compete effectively in sailing through financial and organizational support for junior sailing programs.

Program Components (2024 Awards):

• School Sailing Teams: $13,000 distributed to 7 active San Diego area high school teams (Cathedral Catholic, Coronado, Del Norte, La Jolla, Francis Parker, Pt Loma, Torrey Pines)
• High School Nationals Support: $6,000 for San Diego county teams competing in Doublehanded, Team Race, and Singlehanded events
• Collegiate Sailing Teams: $4,000 to 2 active San Diego area collegiate teams (SDSU, UCSD)
• Youth Development Programs: Including SODA Youth Match Racing Clinic ($2,500), Sea Scout Ship 1886 ($3,500), USCG Learn to Sail Program ($5,000), Warrior Sailing Program ($3,600), INSA Sabot Dutch Shoe Marathon ($1,000)
• Total 2024 Awards: $120,000 to SDYC Junior Program + $39,600 to other sailing initiatives

Eligibility:

• Active school and collegiate sailing teams in San Diego area
• Youth sailors competing in regional and national competitions
• Programs supporting maritime skills training

Contact Information:

• Email: sdycsf@gmail.com
• Mail: San Diego Yacht Club Sailing Foundation, 1011 Anchorage Lane, San Diego, CA 92106
• President: Jerelyn Biehl