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
FIT CLUB: Paddle to Bonnet House
Your Foundation is proud to support the CRYC Fit Club. Part of our mission is to promote proficiency and safety in watersports. In order to be proficient and safe, it is important to be in good shape. We are proud to announce a fun and exciting new Fit Club event – “Paddle to Bonnet House!” Dates: Dates are to be determined based on interest level. Please text or call Rich
Foundation Day – October 18th, 2025
SAVE THE DATE! 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 and live
Foundation Log – July 2025
FOUNDATION LOG ARTICLE FOR JULY 2025The summer sailing camp is now in full swing and as previously mentioned in my last article it iscompletely sold out. The two-week sessions that we partner with the City of Ft. Lauderdale total 36 kidswith all but a few on scholarships. The one-week sessions reserved for CRYC kids are also sold out butthere is a wait list available. There will be 24 kids participating
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 two 1-week sessions for CRYC members and three 2-week sessions in cooperation with the city of Fort Lauderdale. CRYC members may participate in any of the 5 sessions. Members can
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