Make a recurring monthly gift and help a local child set sail, on the water and beyond!

Founded in 2009 by Charlie and Chris Pope, Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization offering free sailing instruction to the children of Indian River County. Through a variety of after school and weekend programs, YSF employs sailing as a means of empowering youth from all different backgrounds, ethnicities, and abilities. Sailing challenges and builds confidence by taking children outdoors, out of their comfort zones, and into a natural world of wind and water. While learning to pilot a sailboat, children acquire life skills that will endure on and off the water. YSF's success is measured in the competence, discipline, responsibility and leadership skills that blossom in our students.

Youth Sailing Foundation's children's programs are offered free of charge to all participants. The organization is funded entirely through the generosity and support of local individuals, businesses, and foundations.