FOUNDATION SUPPORTED SAILOR WINS U.S. SINGLE-HANDED CHAMPIONSHIP
- September 2013
"In a thrilling finale to the women’s Byte CII division at the U.S. Singlehanded Sailing Championships, Simone Staff (Los Angeles, Calif.) came from behind on Saturday to edge Hanne Weaver (Gig Harbor, Wash.) for the Helen Willis Hanley Trophy."

FOUNDATION SUPPORTED SAILORS EXCEL AT CFJ NATIONALS
- July 2013
Dot Obel and Christopher Weis of Marina del Rey won the CFJ Nationals this past Sunday with a 25-point lead.

SMBSF SPONSORS RULES SESSIONS WITH NORTH U'S DAVE PERRY FOR YOUTH SAILORS
- February 2, 2013
SMBSF sponsored a standing-room only evening with rules expert Dave Perry at Del Rey Y.C. Your donations made this evening possible!

SMBSF-ASSISTED SAILORS SHINE AT 2012 ORANGE BOWL REGATTA
- January 2013
Youth sailors, with support from the Foundation, excelled in Miami this past December, including a first-place finish for Nikki Obel and Will La Dow in the Club 420 event.

SMBSF-ASSISTED YOUTH SAILORS SHINE
- June 2012
At US Sailing's Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship, SMBSF supported sailors placed 6th, 11th, 14th, and 23rd. Read more at the event website.

DONATE YOUR OLD GEAR TO SMBSF
- May 2012
Many thanks to the people who generously donated useful old gear (sailing and otherwise) that SMBSF will turn into funds to support youth sailing, at-risk-youth aquatic activities, and other events that encourage enjoyment of our beautiful bay!

CAPRI 22 DONATED BY CATALINA YACHTS RE-COMMISSIONED - February 2012
This is the first of the Catalina Capri Sailboats that Catalina Yachts donated to the Santa Monica Bay Sailing Foundation that will soon be helping to bring sailing to the SMWYC junior sailing program.

SPONSORED BY SMBSF, NIKKI OBEL WINS SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD AT THE ORANGE BOWL YOUTH REGATTA - December 2011
Nikki and her teammate, Chris Vilicich, won the award for courteous actions and fairness with other competitors and the Race Committee, as well as for coaching their fellow sailors prior to starts.

SMBSF SPONSORS YOUNG SAILORS AT THE ORANGE BOWL YOUTH REGATTA - December 2011
The Foundation is proud to assist these deserving youngsters with funding so that they might compete in this prestigious annual event in south Florida.

TWO BROTHERS WHO HAVE BENEFITED FROM SMBSF GRANTS DESCRIBE HOW YOUTH SAILING HAS IMPACTED THEIR LIVES - November 2011

SMBSF ASSISTS A DESERVING YOUNG SAILOR WITH FUNDS FOR FALL SAILING PROGRAM - October 2011
This promising young sailor can continue to improve his sailing skills, which, according to his mother, have also led to improved performance at school. Mother, son, and SMBSF thank our generous donors who make these grants possible.

SMBSF PROVIDES FUNDS FOR YOUNG WOMEN'S SAILING TEAM TO COMPETE IN ROLEX INT'L WOMENS KEELBOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS - August 2011
This prestigious regatta attracts some of the finest women sailors, including Olympic medalists. With SMBSF's help, these talented young women can now match their skills against the best in the world.

"OUTREACH FISHING ADVENTURES" - August 17, 2011
SMBSF again sponsors a day that allows children who may never have even been on a boat to experience fishing and fun aboard the Betty O on Santa Monica Bay. Volunteers acting as mentors accompany the youngsters.

SMBSF FUNDS A YOUNGSTER'S SUMMER SAILING PROGRAM - July 2011
In these difficult economic times, many young people and their families sometimes can't afford the fees or tuition a promising youngster needs to continue to grow as a sailor and a person. At the Board's July meeting, one such young person's request for help was approved. The amount involved was small, but the benefits are incalculable. The Board and this happy young sailor send their thanks to our generous donors.

LOOKING FOR EQUIPMENT DONATIONS - June 2011
SMBSF is always looking for boating equipment that can be donated. We take your donation and evaluate where the best place is to sell it and then place it with EBAY or Craig’s list. Throughout the years, we have raised tens of thousand of dollars for our funded programs in this way. All donors receive a receipt for their donation that can be used by you and your accountant for tax purposes. If you have anything to donate, contact SMBSF at donations@smbsf.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible. And thanks!

DRYC GETS OPTI SAILBOATS November - 2010
Two years ago, a special event was set up for powerboats to venture down along the coast of Mexico, stopping in several ports along the way, with a final stop in La Paz. Envisioned and organized by DRYC member, Bruce Kessler, the event was named Fleet Underway to Baja Rally (FUBAR for short), and all net proceeds were allocated to the SMBSF for the junior program at DRYC. This money was eventually turned into the purchase of 20 OPTI sailboats for the DRYC program. This purchase allows the junior sailors of DRYC to participate in a growing and competitive international fleet of small sailboats. With 20 boats in this one program, it is expected that one day soon, the Marina del Rey area will host a regatta of 100 boats or more like the ones in San Fransisco. This purchase will go a long way to change the lives of young sailors in the area and at DRYC in particular.

SMBSF HAS SUCCESSFUL "EBAY ON THE BAY" - November 2010
SMBSF to grateful to board member Ed Gold for his tireless work throughout the year collecting donated equipment and getting it ready to sell on EBAY and Craig’s List. To date, he helped raise over $13,000 for the foundation this year alone and over $40,000 to date. This money goes to many different causes within the Santa Monica Bay including a youth at-risk program, junior competion fees, sailing equipment and scholastic coaching. Ed was helped by many people on the foundation with some special time put in by Howard Katzman, Sid Lampert and President Barbara Patman. And for all who helped during the two swap meets, thanks!

NEW TRAILER FOR JUNIORS - February 25th, 2010
SMBSF funded $2100 for new equipment for the Del Rey Yacht CLub Junior Sailors. At their Feb. 11, 2010 meeting, the Board unanimously voted to fund the grant request for a new trailer and dolly system to help the traveling junior sailors with their larger boats. THis is the second large equipment grant to be funded this year.

CSUN SAILING TEAM IS FUNDED - January 20th, 2010
At its January meeting, SMBSF voted to complete its grant to the CSUN SAILING TEAM with another $1150 award to help these deserving young sailors compete in the 2010 Scholastic Sailing Series ending in May. For those who do not know, the CSUN sailing team sails out of DRYC and several of their team members are collegiate members of the club.