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With support from the AYC Foundation, Warrior Sailing welcomed 22 wounded, ill and injured veterans and active-duty service members to the Annapolis Yacht Club Sailing Center for its Basic Training Camp, held October 5–7, 2026. Participants, coaches and volunteers celebrate the completion of the 2026 Warrior Sailing Basic Training Camp at the Annapolis Yacht Club Sailing Center. This year marked the 10th time Annapolis Yacht Club has hosted the camp, continuing a partnership

The Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation (AYCF) is proud to support both Peter Gibbons-Neff’s Mini Transat campaign and U.S. Patriot Sailing, two grantees whose shared connection demonstrates how sailing can create an impact far beyond the racecourse. Peter’s ambitious offshore campaign culminated in the Mini Transat, a solo transatlantic race. Along the way, he has used his campaign as a platform to raise awareness for U.S. Patriot Sailing, where he serves as an ambassador. 2023

Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation President Kathy Parks and board member Rob Flaherty recently joined Eye On Annapolis for a Local Business Spotlight exploring how the Foundation expands access to the water throughout the community. Founded 26 years ago by 20 Annapolis Yacht Club members, AYC Foundation is an independent charitable organization that supports local maritime programs rather than operating programs of its own. Flaherty described its far-reaching mission as helping

The Annapolis Yacht Club Foundation helped the Downtown Sailing Center launch its first Advanced Sailing Camp, providing five young sailors with specialized coaching, racing technology, and opportunities to build their competitive skills. Participants learned advanced techniques ranging from spinnaker handling and wind reading to start-line tactics and performance analysis using new Velocitek instruments. The inaugural program also fostered mentorship, peer learning, and frie

On behalf of the Seafarers Foundation and the Summer Youth Program, I extend my heartfelt thanks for the beautiful and inspiring AYCF Friends & Family Celebration. The event was truly meaningful for our Junior Sailing Scholarship recipients, their families, and our Board members who attended. It was a joy to meet the many partners connected to AYCF and to witness the strong community of support surrounding our youth.

Sailors and coaches at the Brendan Sailing Camp graduation ceremony. Earlier this month, members of the AYC Foundation Board saw first-hand the far-reaching impact the AYCF grant has on the community by attending the Brendan Sailing Camp graduation ceremony. On full display was Brendan Sailing's mission to build pathways for self-confidence and personal growth in children with Learning Differences through individually-tailored experiential instruction in sailing. After five

With the continued support of the AYC Foundation, the Annapolis Maritime Museum has had another successful year of inspiring students to explore and connect with the Chesapeake Bay through the Box of Rain: Bay Discovery Club. Through hands-on exploration, field experiences, and environmental stewardship, students have built meaningful connections to the Bay while developing a deeper understanding of the ecosystems and communities that make it such a special place. The Annapol

On Sunday, March 29th the AYC Foundation attended the 2026 Brendan Sailing Awards Ceremony. The annual event was an opportunity to recognize the achievements of the Brendan campers and to honor the dedication of the volunteers, instructors, families and supporters who strengthen their community.

AYCF's latest quarterly grants and scholarships to area sailors and 501 (c) (3) organizations of $26K brought the AYCF contributions to...

With AYC Foundation support, Downtown Sailing Center was able to purchase four new Sonars sailboats for their Young Mariners workforce...