KHYF Fundraiser a Great Success!!
Late last year we asked you to help support KHYF, due to pandemic impacts and a desperate need for, to replace half of our Opti Trainer sailboats.
Thanks to the exceptional generosity of our sailing community
we were able to raise $29,500 !!
In parallel, we received a grant from the California Deptartment of Boating and Waterways that, when combined with your donations, enables us to purchase 10 Opti trainers and 10 additional sets of sails we need.
We, at KHYF, cannot thank you enough for your support. The new boats and equipment will allow us to continue our fall, spring, and summer Learn To Sail programs, where we teach almost 200 students to sail.
THANK YOU!!!
Late last year we asked you to help support KHYF, due to pandemic impacts and a desperate need for, to replace half of our Opti Trainer sailboats.
Thanks to the exceptional generosity of our sailing community
we were able to raise $29,500 !!
In parallel, we received a grant from the California Deptartment of Boating and Waterways that, when combined with your donations, enables us to purchase 10 Opti trainers and 10 additional sets of sails we need.
We, at KHYF, cannot thank you enough for your support. The new boats and equipment will allow us to continue our fall, spring, and summer Learn To Sail programs, where we teach almost 200 students to sail.
THANK YOU!!!
Welcome to the King Harbor Youth Foundation, a non-profit corporation created to promote youth sailing in Southern California. Founded in 1982 by King Harbor Yacht Club members, who foresaw the Club's future in the development of young sailing enthusiasts.
Not only has that been realized, but the program has grown in size and scope, offering opportunities for all youth in the community to participate and experience the thrill of sailing and develop skills and confidence that come with good seamanship and the Corinthian yachting tradition.
We are Proud to Support our Juniors and run programs in instruction, competitive racing, and community outreach for children 8 years of age and up.
In 2018 we served 700 children in the summer sailing program, provided coaching for talented Youth Sailing Race Teams and additionally have been hosting multiple South Bay High School JV and Varsity Team's at our Sailing Center. Now in its 38th year, KHYF offers a full range of private and group sailing programs and boat rentals for ADULTS and all ability levels at the King Harbor Yacht Club in the King Harbor Marina in Redondo Beach CA.
The foundation supports the program through annual grants, generous friends and tax deductible equipment donations, program fees and Annual Sail-A-Thon & Oktoberfest fundraisers.
SCHOLARSHIPS
KHYF actively supports the local community by offering youth scholarships.
To apply for scholarships, download the scholarship application form.
***Scholarships forms are to be received 30 days prior to the course date***
King Harbor Youth Foundation Scholarship Application form.pdf
US Sailing's Community Sailing Accreditation Program identifies and accredits those community sailing programs that are offering the highest level of boating education and public access across the United States. By accrediting programs that only meet the highest standards, as set forth in the application process, the Program aims to offer a national standard for community sailing programs. Accredited programs use US Sailing Certified instructors, have detailed emergency and safety procedures, use curricula that meets US Sailing's teaching standards, and are properly insured.
What we're about
From the Race Teams to New Channels, our focus is to get kids out on the water.