Help us navigate toward a future where the joy of sailing and the outdoors is accessible to every young person.See Our Whole Story HereOngoing Major ProjectsCommunity Sailing Program provides free sail and job training to teens in the PDX area with limited river accessSustainable Sailing Campaign for fleet expansion throughout OregonCollegiate Sailing Fund sustains college sailing in Oregon by supporting coaching and program costsEquipment Fund accepts cash, gear and boat donations to provide equipment for youth sailing programsGeneral Fund used at the discretion of the Board of Directors to support all OYSF programs, projects and grant requestsAbout OYSF Community SailingOregon Youth Sailing Foundation’s Community Sailing Program is a one-of-a-kind, premier youth development program that provides free sail and instructor job training to Portland youth who otherwise would not have the opportunity to be on the water. Participants learn to sail, explore the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, build confidence and community, and gain practical life skills.Since 2020, our programs have served 200+ students for nearly 1,000 hours of sailing instruction over 50 summer weeks, all at no cost to participants. We’ve hosted students from Haiti, Somalia, Iran, Tanzania, Malaysia, Ukraine, Mexico, the Pacific Islands, and other communities traditionally underrepresented in the Portland sailing scene.Some of our partners who benefit from your support…● African Youth Community Organization● Center for African Immigrants and Refugees Organization● Coalition for Black Men● Fulbright Program● Girls, Inc.● Gym Space Equity● iUrban Teen● Latino Network● Neighborhood House● Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center● Ukrainian FoundationOregon Youth Sailing Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that establishes programs and makes grants for the support of youth dinghy sailing in Oregon. OYSF aims to keep sailing alive and active in Oregon by making it accessible to young people, with a focus on those who otherwise would not have the opportunity to be on the water.

The High School Race team is ready to get your boat spick and span for summer fun! All you need to do is bring your boats to the yard and follow the signs around WSC on June 5th from 4-7pm! The High School Race Team will take it from there, scrubbing hulls AND covers!!