Become a Rock The Boat Supporter today!

Youth Sailing Foundation relies almost entirely on funding by individual donors, and our Rock The Boat gala is our #1 source of income. You can still become a Rock The Boat supporter and contribute directly to our efforts to change young lives in Indian River County.

YSF is a vibrant and rapidly growing 501(c)(3) non-profit with an increasingly visible presence in Vero Beach and beyond. Here's a glimpse of the various ways your gift will have an impact:

• Sailing develops self-confidence, accountability, decision-making, teamwork, STEM principles, environmental stewardship, and a host of other benefits attributing to well-rounded successful young lives.
• YSF's programs are free of charge, eliminating financial and other demographic barriers and reaching a broad range of Indian River County children, regardless of background and means.
• More than 150 students, ages 8 to 18, participate in YSF programs on a weekly basis.
• Teen participation has doubled this year alone; a new JV program augments the well-established Vero Beach Varsity Sailing Team.
• Demand for elementary and middle school programs far exceeds current resources. ·
• YSF now offers special-needs sailing for children and adults.
• YSF summer camps have expanded threefold, with 20% of 2018 participants receiving full or partial scholarships funded by YSF donors.
• Cooperative efforts with environmental agencies engage young sailors in hands-on ecological projects.
• YSF partners with Boys & Girls Club, Homeless Children's Foundation, Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Youth Guidance, The Arc, and Special Olympics Florida-Indian River County to reach underserved and special needs individuals.