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 2026
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 three 2-week sessions for in cooperation with the city of Fort Lauderdale and one 2-week session for CRYC members only. CRYC members may participate in any of the 4 sessions.
Foundation Log – March 2026
We are very pleased to announce that Kate Donovan and Ashley Walker will be joining the CRYC Sailingand Water Sports Foundation Board. They will be joining our existing Board members: Bob Epstein-President, Maynard Hellman-Vice President, Roz Alford-Secretary/Treasurer, Larry Bohannon-Parliamentarian, Kevin Cassell, Rich Barnhart, Gil Bieger, Chip Starkey and Paul Erickson. At this point the dates for the Summer Sailing Camp have been set. I expect the details for registrationwill be
Foundation Log – January 2026
As we begin the new year, I look back on 2025 as one of the most successful years for your Foundation. We had a very successful Summer Sailing Camp in concert with the City of Ft. Lauderdale. They have proven to be great partners in helping to achieve our mutual goals. They not only provide us with resources but also vet participants in our program and provide scholarships to many
Foundation Log – November 2025
It’s that time of year that we welcome our snowbird friends back for another great season at Coral RidgeYacht Club. As usual the Foundation has plans to continue our efforts to benefit the community andCRYC. We will start to make plans to continue our summer sailing camp in partnership with the City ofFt Lauderdale. Last year’s program was a huge success, but we are always anxious to expand andimprove. Any
Foundation Day – November 15th, 2025
It’s on for November 15th! 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 dive systems. Instructors and vendors will be available to assist and all equipment will be provided by the Foundation. Enjoy a buffet lunch
Get Scuba Certified at CRYC
Foundation Day November 15th – Free Scuba! Try Scuba Diving at the Club Pool on November 15th, 2025 Classes now available at the Coral Ridge Yacht Club Your Foundation has arranged for CRYC members to take the following PADI Scuba Diving courses at the club. All pool sessions will be held in the club pool by PADI certified instructors from Gold Coast Scuba. Open water dives will arranged through South