Since the Foundation’s inception in 2019, the Foundation has been able to provide $90,000 in total scholarships and grants to its funding programs, including:
- Eleven need-based youth scholarships for participation in OCYC Junior Sailing Program
- Two maritime-education grants for junior sailing program educational internships
- Grants for 10 Merchant Marine Certifications
- Two travel grants to Olympic-trials sailors
- Four Travel grants for amateur competitions
- Donations to 11 maritime-related organizations
- Bayshore Center at Bivalve
- Great Egg Harbor River Watershed Association
- Mid-Atlantic Yacht Racing Association
- OCNJ C.A.R.E.S.
- Ocean City Yacht Club
- Riverton Steamboat Foundation
- United States Coast Guard Foundation
- US Sailing Training & Education Foundation
- Wetlands Institute
- Preservation of OCYC sailing artwork
- Grants to OCYC supporting infrastructure and yachting equipment
- Supported the OCYC co-sponsored “Fishing for Kids” community event.
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OCYC Foundation Impact