Sponsorship Opportunities

Dear Sarasota Youth Sailing Partner,

Sarasota Youth Sailing (SYS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that provides sailing opportunities for youth ranging in age from 5-18. Since the late 1970’s, we have worked to get children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities sailing on Sarasota Bay. We offer classes for all skill levels, as well as opportunities for school and community organizations to sail on one of our larger catamarans. Sarasota Youth Sailing strives to keep costs as low as possible, however, our program revenues only cover 70% of our expenses. We rely on grants, fundraising events, and generous community donors to fund the balance of our operating costs and allow us to provide scholarships and community outreach opportunities so that every child can have access to our programs.

We invite you to support Sarasota Youth Sailing by becoming an annual sponsor or making an in-kind donation. With your gift, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that your dollars have helped local youth build character and friendships, develop teamwork skills and enjoy the outdoors. On April 6-7, 2024, Sarasota Youth Sailing will hold our largest event of the year – the 36th annual SAILFEST regatta. This longstanding Junior Olympic event draws over 200 sailors and their families to the Sarasota Sailing Squadron and surrounding areas for the weekend. The festival will provide your business with visibility to families from all over Florida, along with some fun benefits!  Our donors are recognized in various ways throughout the year, but Sail Fest and our Summer Camp are the times when your business will have the maximum exposure and present excellent sponsorship opportunities.

Below  you will find more information about the Sarasota Youth Sailing program, the different levels of sponsorship available and the benefits of each. The materials will tell you about our mission and how your donation will make a difference for both our organization and local youth.

Thank you for your consideration and we hope that we can count on your support to help us expand our reach to more children in Sarasota and Manatee counties!

With Warm Regards,
Sarasota Youth Sailing Team

Admiral Sponsor

($10,000+)

  • Featured as a Presenting Sponsor on Regatta Network
  • Acknowledged in the SYS Newsletter & Annual Report
  • Mentioned in the SailFest Press Releases
  • Acknowledged as a Sponsor of the “Sailor of the Month”
  • Invited to speak at SailFest & Assist with the Awards Presentation
  • Your Logo will be on the SYS Website and SailFest Event Page
  • Your Logo and Link will be active on the SYS Website Homepage for 3 years
  • Your Logo will be on the Monthly SYS Newsletters for 1 year
  • Your Logo will be on the SYS & SailFest Facebook Page
  • Your Logo will have the highest placement on the SYS Summer Camp & SailFest T-Shirts
  • 3 Optimist Cube Sailboats will be wrapped with your Logo/Company name for 2 years
  • Your Logo will have the highest placement on the SailFest Signage
  • Your Logo will be displayed on Signage at SYS for 3 years (sign size 3′ x 6′)
Commodore Sponsor

($5,000+)

  • Featured as a Presenting Sponsor on Regatta Network
  • Acknowledged in the SYS Newsletter & Annual Report
  • Mentioned in the SailFest Press Releases
  • Invited to speak at SailFest & Assist with the Awards Presentation
  • Your Logo will be on the SYS Website and SailFest Event Page
  • Your Logo and Link will be active on the SYS Website Homepage for 2 years
  • Your Logo will be on the Monthly SYS Newsletters for 1 year
  • Recognized on the SYS & SailFest Facebook Page
  • Your Logo will have the highest placement on the SYS Summer Camp & SailFest T-Shirts
  • 2 Optimist Cube Sailboats will be wrapped with your Logo/Company name for 2 years
  • Your Logo will have the highest placement on the SailFest Signage
  • Your Logo will be displayed on Signage at SYS for 2 years (sign size 2′ x 4′)
Captain Sponsor

($2,500+)

  • Featured as a Presenting Sponsor on Regatta Network
  • Acknowledged in the SYS Newsletter & Annual Report
  • Your Logo will be on the SYS Website and SailFest Event Page
  • Your Logo and Link will be active on the SYS Website Homepage for 1 year
  • Your Logo will be on the Monthly SYS Newsletters for 1 year
  • Recognized on the SYS & SailFest Facebook Page
  • Your Logo will be on the SYS Summer Camp & SailFest T-Shirts
  • 1 Optimist Cube Sailboats will be wrapped with your Logo/Company name for 2 year
  • Your Logo will be on the SailFest Signage
  • Your Logo will be displayed on Signage at SYS for 1 year (sign size 2′ x 4′)
Skipper Sponsor

($1,000+)

  • Acknowledged in the SYS Newsletter & Annual Report
  • Your Logo will be on the SYS Website and SailFest Event Page
  • Your Logo will be on the Monthly SYS Newsletters for 1 year
  • Recognized on the SYS & SailFest Facebook Page
  • Your Logo will be on the SYS Summer Camp & SailFest T-Shirts
  • Your Logo will be on the SailFest Signage
  • Your Logo will be displayed on Signage at SYS for 1 year (sign size 18″ x 36″)
Deckhand Sponsor

($500+)

  • Acknowledged in the SYS Newsletter & Annual Report
  • Your Logo will be on the SYS Website and SailFest Event Page
  • Your Logo will be on the Monthly & Weekly SYS Newsletters for 6 months
  • Recognized on the SYS & SailFest Facebook Page
  • Your Logo will be on the SYS Summer Camp & SailFest T-Shirts
  • Your Logo will be on the SailFest Signage
Mate Sponsor

($250+)

  • Acknowledged in the SYS Newsletter & Annual Report
  • Your Logo will be on the SYS Website and SailFest Event Page
  • Your Logo will be on the Monthly & Weekly SYS Newsletters for 3 months
  • Recognized on the SYS & SailFest Facebook Page
  • Your Logo will be on SailFest Signage
Crew Sponsor

(Under $250)

  • Acknowledged in the SYS Newsletter & Annual Report
  • Logo on SYS Website on the Sailfest Event Page
  • Logo in SYS monthy Newsletter for 1 month