You can break down barriers for those who want to sail.
You spoke, we listened!
In direct response to conversations with members, coaches, sailors, and program directors across the country, a new scholarship fund has been created at US Sailing. This new initiative will enable more people to participate in US Sailing courses and events.
“This fund was built to ensure that passion, not financial circumstances, determines who gets to participate,” said Jess Haverstock, Major Gifts Officer.
The Scholarship Fund is currently in a building phase, focused on raising awareness and accepting contributions so the fund can provide meaningful support to sailors beginning in 2026.
The long-term vision is for the US Sailing Scholarship Fund to become a sustainable resource that continuously opens doors for individuals who are passionate about sailing but lack the financial means to reach their goals.
You can be among the first to donate to the new Scholarship Fund, and open up education, training, and early competition opportunities for the next generation of sailors! Your gift can:
- Support a high school student who is ready to become a certified instructor
- Educate a junior sailor with a one-day Safety at Sea course
- Train a collegiate athlete to become an area race official
- Cover first-time regatta entry fees for a young sailor
- Offset seminar costs for a young professional aspiring to advance their sailing career
- And more!
By donating to the Scholarship Fund, you can ensure that more sailors — regardless of their financial backgrounds — have the opportunity to advance their skills, gain valuable experience, and participate in all levels of competition.
To donate, just click here. If you’d like to learn more, contact Jess at JessicaHaverstock@USSailing.org. She’d be happy to chat with you!
Thank you so much for supporting sailors on their journeys. You make sailing better!