2009 Fundraiser

The Carolina Sailing Foundation Board is embarking on an aggressive fundraising campaign to increase its ability to promote sailing and sailboat racing in Central North Carolina. This non-profit organization is committed to introducing people to sailing and cultivating a passion for both the experience and sport.

The 2009 fundraising goal is $10,000. To date, $1,475 has been raised. CSF now accepts online donations through a secure, non-profit website.

If you have fundraising or grant writing experience and would like to help CSF, contact John Norton.

Thank you to all CSF contributors!

Howard Alexander Arch Altman Herb Bodman Taylor Brockman Steve Chobot Jack Griffin Ray Merrill Lenore Norton Cindy Flook L. Celeste Gardner Joe and Jill Stupalsky

Kevin Sheehan Claude & Jenny Summers James L. Howard David Burchfiel Wendy Darby John Pelosi David Puckett Erin and Richard Haygood Donna H. Hyman Kim and Curt Haffner

In Honor of Jim Howard In Memory of Kourtney Peterson Amanda Cecchi Luis Ferrer Eric + Katherine Hodgins Sandra Nona Sue Hladik, Joe Brown Leanne + Dave LeClair Drew White Shawn and David Brewster

CSF covers all program costs through student registration fees which helps keep programs affordable and accessible to all interested participants. Capital expenditures like boats, repairs and equipment are paid for through donations as are sailing scholarships, grants and regatta support.

Read the 2009 appeal for donations.

2009 Goals
Opti Junior Sailing Program
Increase the number of boats and courses to accommodate demand
Purchase three Optis
Host the Jolly Jordan regatta – the only “Opti Only” regatta on the SAYRA circuit
Initiate a Saturday Opti race series

High School Sailing Program
Increase the number of Triangle-based, competitive teams
Purchase two additional 420s
Expand local sailing opportunities
Increase participation in the beginner program for high school students
Consider a partnership with Raleigh Special Olympics

Adult Sailing Program
Purchase one Flying Scot increasing the fleet to two
Increase participation in adult classes
Encourage local sailors to volunteer as instructors
Begin plans to outfit one boat for disabled sailors

2008 Successes
Opti Junior Sailing Program
Conducted eight half-day, summer sailing sessions teaching 56 children to sail
Added three Optis, increasing the fleet to nine boats
Hosted the Jolly Jordan regatta
Grew CSF’s relationship with Wake County’s Boys and Girls Club

High School Sailing Program
Conducted “Sailing 101” courses for beginners
Increased practices with a quality group of students regularly participating
Hosted the Saisa Inland North Points 5 Regatta – the Triangle’s first high school regatta
Participated in spring and fall regattas
*Extra Success! – Two team members won the US Sailing Junior Double-handed, Semi-Finals Regatta held in Florida and competed in the finals

Adult Sailing Program
Ushered 20 students through the ____________ program (Which One? ? original copy: 20 students went through one of the two programs offered)
Partnered with the local Flying Scot fleet to accommodate demand