The Coral Ridge Yacht Club Sailing & Watersports Foundation is dedicated to investing in the future of sailing and watersports for children and adults of all ages. The Foundation's goal is to introduce, promote and encourage the sports of sailing, power boating, yachting, scuba diving and other watersports by providing access to the water, vessels and related activities for all participants. The Foundation sponsored educational and recreational programs will promote the social interaction of the participants, while increasing their awareness, proficiency, seamanship and safety while boating, sailing and scuba diving.
Recent Foundation News
Sailing Camp – Summer 2025
The Foundation is proud to announce that we are offering another summer sailing camp in cooperation with the city of Fort Lauderdale. The camp will be held at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club Sailing and Watersports Center. There will be four 2-week sessions to choose from on the following dates: *Camp starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 4:00 PM every day. Non-member Fort Lauderdale residents can register here: https://www.parks.fortlauderdale.gov/programs/recreation/camps
Foundation Log – April 2025
As I write, the Party with a Purpose is just three weeks away, reminding me of our first event and ourgoal of 50 guests. We did reach our goal and held a very successful event in the CommodoresLounge, and we have seen it grow over the years. We set a very lofty goal of 150 guests for theParty this year and with three weeks to go we already have 133
Foundation Log – March 2025
The Foundation Day was held at the Pointe, Sunrise Bay and the Sailing Center on February 1and was a big hit. Participants enjoyed the Scuba for Good Diving, using the Foundation WaterToys, Sailing and Sailing Instruction and what I thought was the highlight of the day, TheRegatta with our kids and the St. Marks kids. After all it is largely about the kids.I have received comments and calls from members
Foundation Log – February 2025
When I joined CRYC in 1999 there were over 600 members and very little talk about giving backto the Community, developing a youth sailing program, or even a successful Cruisers program.Over the early 2000’s and with the hard work of some dedicated members, Cruisers becamevery successful and has continued to grow and enjoy that success to this day, but there was stilla lot of resistance to building a good Youth
Foundation Day – February 1st, 2025
Party at the club Sponsored by your CRYC Sailing and Watersports Foundation Join us for a day of watersports and fun for the whole family. Members of all ages can try sailing, paddle boarding, kayaking, scuba diving and tankless diving with the Blu3 Nomad dive system. Instructors and vendors will be available to assist and all equipment will be provided by the Foundation. Enjoy a buffet lunch and live music at
Foundation Log – December 2024
As the season gets into full swing, so does the Foundation. After completing our most successful summer sailing camp ever, we look forward to our upcoming events and programs. As I write this article, we are only 2 days away from the Epicurean Dinner. This is one of our most successful fund-raising events and in the past was limited to only 20 people. We announce the event at the Party