3rd Annual Community Cup On Saturday, August 25th we will be hosting our 3rd Annual Community Cup. This is a fun, family event that is a celebration of youth sailing, the Corinthian spirit and top level youth sailing OPEN TO ALL! There will be a big boat fun race for the youth on Friday evening followed by a social and racing will commence on Saturday morning with awards and dinner to follow. This event supports a very worthwhile cause public access to sailing! WHEN: August 24 & 25, 2018 WHERE: Charleston Yacht Club, 17 Lockwood Dr. Charleston, SC WHAT: Big Boat Fun Race & Friday Night Social + Saturday Racing, Dinner & Awards How Can YOU Help? Become an Event Sponsor by financial or in kind contribution. Collect financial donations through your family, friends & local businesses. Donations can be made online or by mail via check. Collect raffle items for the event and a business card from the company (gift certificates, services, home décor, artwork, event tickets, gift baskets, etc.) Participate in the Community Cup and family members can purchase tickets to the events through Charleston Community Sailing Volunteer the day of event Set up, Registration, Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and spread the word!
Your Wind. Your Community. Get Sailing! Founded: 1999 Board of Directors: Nancy L. Bonner Lee P. Casey William H. Hanckel Sylvia B. Galloway Katy J. Perrin Robert K. Scribner Steven D. Shapiro John C. Skinner Catherine C. Swanson Executive Director: Jessica Koenig Charleston Community Sailing Inc. P.O. Box 21811 Charleston, SC 29413 (843) 607-4890 Tax ID# 57-1087618 Info@charlestoncommunitysailing.org www.charlestoncommunitysailing.org What is Charleston Community Sailing Inc.? Our Mission: Our mission is to provide waterfront access, facilities and sailing instruction to all, regardless of socioeconomic background, skill level or physical ability. Our programs engage the lives of children and adults in unique learning experiences to build character and promote a healthy spirit, mind and body. Founded in 1999, Charleston Community Sailing has exponentially grown from having 6 donated 420 s, 10 sailors and five volunteers, to an organization that has taught over 7000 children, produced 10 scholastic sailing teams, a STEM Education outreach program, WOW {Women on the Water), partnerships with the SC Special Olympics Team and a full time director with staff working with an abundance of volunteers. In a city that is located on the coast, there are many people who have never walked along Charleston shores, nor taken advantage of the life lessons that sailing can teach. Our programs enable all participants to take ownership of one of South Carolina s greatest natural resources its waterfront, bays and oceans. Your support in our programs will enable us to continue to effectively serve our community.
Facility: 3 J24 s 1 Capri 13 420 s 10 Optimist Prams 2 Lasers 4 Open Bics 6 SUP s 5 Coach Boats Programs: Adult Classes Club 420 Clinics Girls on the Water High School Sailing Keelboat Instruction Open Sailing Programs Private Lessons Sailing into STEM Summer Programs Special Olympics Team Women on the Water Scholastic Teams: Ashley Hall Academic Magnet Allegro Bishop England Charleston Day School James Island Charter High Mason Prep Porter Gaud School of the Arts The Citadel Wando High School Partners: Charleston City Marina Charleston Yacht Club Special Olympics SC Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission Current Programs: Sailing is a lifelong activity and in Charleston we are fortunate to sail year round we are open seven days a week, 8 hours a day, 320 days a year. Youth, ages 5 & up, come to our Waterfront spilling out of their cars, hopping off their bikes to get onto the water. Our facility provides access for 10 local school sailing teams and we partner with area clubs, organizations and local non profits to get MORE people out on the water. Some of our programs are fee based, however we do provide scholarships for children who would not otherwise have the opportunity to sail. These scholarships are awarded based on financial need and we hope to turn no child away. Donations are 100% tax deductible. Sailing into STEM This program is based off of US Sailing s STEM Education Series and the Reach Program utilizes sailing as an educational platform, challenging youth to embrace education, establish a love of learning and explore productive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) based careers. Combining educators, sailing instructors, engineers, scientists with today s youth to provide them with a one of a kind authentic learning experience, giving students the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a cooperative work environment. Scholastic Sailing We provide facilities for 10 area schools which compete in SAISA. The teams practice end of AugustNovember, January through May, from 1-3 times a week. Throughout the year they participate in a number of regattas throughout the season traveling to FL, GA, NC, SC. South Carolina Special Olympics Sailing Team The South Carolina Special Olympics Sailing Team was launched in 2005 with help from James Island Yacht Club. Athletes are partnered up with a Unified Partner for competition in regional events throughout the southeastern United States and, soon nationwide. The athletes gain a sense of independence and self-confidence while sailing and are able to compete equally against able-bodied sailors. WoW {Women on the Water} This program is designed to give women of all ages and from all walks of life the opportunity to experience sailing in both a racing and non-racing capacity. Build your sailing knowledge and lets empower females to get on the water. *Please know that any contribution is greatly appreciated! Thank you for helping us get kids on the water!
Donate an Item Our Oyster Roast serves as an exceptional opportunity for your brand to publicly show commitment to providing public access to Charleston s waterways. For the 11th Annual Oyster Roast, Charleston Community Sailing will have door prizes and an auction. We are raising funds to support educational scholarships for STEM and summer sailing along with facility improvements and we need your help! Company Name: Contact: Contact Name (if different than donor): Address: City, State, Zip: Telephone: Email: Website: Description of donated item* *Please specify details and restrictions including black-out or expiration dates or if the item is exchangeable. Approximate value of item: Signature: Please select: Donor requests pick up of item Donor will deliver (or mail) the item. Please return this form via mail or email to the address below or please put with your raffle item and we can come and pick up. Thank you for your continued support of our mission! Contact: For more event information or to buy tickets please contact: info@charlestoncommunitysailing.org or call 843-607-4890 Thank you for helping to provide public access to the water!