Next Grant Request Deadline is October 19, 2026

Santa Monica Bay Sailing Foundation

Changing lives through sailing

By fostering competition, self-reliance, and responsibility.

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sailboats on the starting line

We are changing lives within the Santa Monica Bay area by supporting the sport of sailing and other boating activities.

Over the past three decades, the SMBSF has partnered with several local charities and raised over $1,000,000 to help the general sailing public.

Sailing is more than just a hobby. It offers a number of physical, mental, and other benefits.

Benefits of Sailing
US Sailing Safety at Sea Logo on the left, it has a blue ring on the outside circle with those words. Inside is a red striped corner with US Sailing below. On the Right of the image is the b&w Santa Monica Bay Sailing Foundation, below the blue and yellow burgees from DRYC & KHYC. Below all are words Hosted By: Del Rey YC, King Harbor YC, & Santa Monica Bay Sailing Foundation.

Master critical blue-water survival skills

US Sailing Safety at Sea

This two-day, in-person program delivers essential, hands-on training to prepare you for demanding offshore emergencies. Earn a recognized credential: US Sailing is the U.S. National Governing Body for sailing and is sanctioned by World Sailing to issue Safety at Sea certificates. Hosted by DRYC, KHYC, and the Santa Monica Bay Sailing Foundation.

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Grantee Thanks

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We are immensely proud to represent the SMBSF and deeply value the relationship we have with your team. Your support means a great deal to us as we continue building toward our long-term goals. Thank you again for believing in us and supporting our journey.

With immense gratitude, Mika and Josh

Being off the water and spending time with teammates while watching the boats tear across the course at breathtaking speed was both thrilling and inspiring.

Jacqueline Cassidy

Ten sailboat racers pose on their race boat.

Thank you for the $1800 grant that helped us prep and be competitive in LBRW2025!

Many many thanks from the Santa Monica Windjammers Yacht Club's race team: The Kraken