named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Sailing Instruction
Evening sailing classes for individuals aged 16+, offering beginner to intermediate instruction on various boat types
Family Fun Nights
Community events offering land and sea activities for all ages, encouraging family participation and picnic dinners
Junior Day Sail Program
Summer sailing instruction for children ages 7–11, covering basics of sailing, safety, and knot tying, with progression based on skill level
PB&J Program
Introductory sailing program for children ages 4–7, held on select Saturday mornings, designed to provide early on-water experience
Race Team
Weekly racing clinics and series for youth ages 8–18, focusing on racing strategies, team building, and on-water coaching
Senior Day Sail Program
Sailing instruction for youth ages 12–17 using 420s, Sunfish, or Optimists, with curriculum focused on skill development and racing basics
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 3 activities
- Adult Sailing InstructionOffers sailing programs for adults aged 16 and older, including four-week evening courses during the summer on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, providing foundational and continuing sailing education.
- Youth Sailing Instruction ProgramsProvides structured sailing instruction for children ages 4-17, including foundational skills such as rigging, safety, knot tying, and sailing knowledge, delivered through group sessions from late June through mid-August. Programs are segmented by age and experience, with juniors (ages 7–11) attending on Mondays and Tuesdays, seniors (ages 12–17) on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and a beginner program for ages 4–7 on Saturday mornings.
- Youth Sailing Race Team ProgramOperates a competitive youth sailing race team with weekly race clinics on Wednesday evenings and a Friday evening race series, including coaching, skill development, and team-building activities for experienced junior sailors.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Family and Community Engagement EventsHosts Family Fun Nights and themed Fun Days featuring land and sea activities, prizes, and picnic participation for all ages, along with virtual orientation events to prepare families for the summer program.
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Recycling-Driven Fundraising Programs 1 activity
- In-Kind Donation and Recycling ProgramsAccepts in-kind donations of snacks, water, and camp materials to support programming, and operates a bottle and can recycling donation program where community members can drop off recyclables to generate funds for the organization.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Participant Registration and Safety ProceduresCollects comprehensive participant information including medical, emergency, and activity experience details as part of the registration process to ensure safety and program suitability.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Volunteer Engagement and SupportOrganizes volunteer involvement in operational and event-based roles, including service on committees (fundraising, marketing, buildings and grounds, fleet management) and support at regattas, community events, and family nights in capacities such as ticketing, food service, traffic management, and registration.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Financial Sustainability and Fund DevelopmentEstablishes and maintains dedicated funds including the Crescent Yacht Club Junior Division Sustaining Fund and a partnership with the Northern New York Community Foundation to support scholarships, instructor salaries, and facility maintenance; maintained tuition rates for seven years while setting annual fundraising goals such as $17,000 in 2023 to cover operational costs.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$42K53%
Program service revenue$36K46%
Investment income$6051%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$73K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$31K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$441K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$441K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +33.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- CASANDRA SHULER — DIRECTOR
- CATHRYN SELLERS — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH B MARTIN — DIRECTOR
- HANNAH ASH — DIRECTOR
- KRISTIN REAVIS — DIRECTOR
- MARSHALL WEIR — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT KELSO — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- CDC Government — Follows CDC guidelines regarding mask and buff requirements for participants and staff.
- Crescent Yacht Club Partner — Hosts the New CYC Junior Division Community Sailing Center where all programs meet.
- Facebook Network — Participates in Facebook's matching donation program during Giving Tuesday.
- NNY Community Foundation Partner — Provided support for the completion of new facilities for the 2020 season.
- New York State Government — Follows New York State approval standards for Type III PFDs used by students.
- Northern New York Community Foundation Partner — Formal partner in establishing and managing the CYC Junior Division Endowment Fund and Sustaining Fund.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Inclusive, Group-Based Youth Engagement Modelmethodology: inclusive_participationBy teaching sailing and swimming in group settings that are open to all skill levels and designed for children as young as 4, we foster early and lifelong participation in the sport, because inclusive, kid-friendly environments lower barriers to entry and promote social motivation and enjoyment.
- Integrated Skills and Team Development for Racing Readinessmethodology: integrated-skills-and-team-developmentBy combining technical sailing instruction with team-building and on-water coaching, we develop youth racing competencies more effectively than skills training alone, because collaborative learning and real-time feedback enhance both individual performance and crew cohesion.
- Progressive Skill-Based Sailing Educationmethodology: progressive_sailing_educationBy providing tiered, age- and skill-appropriate sailing instruction that advances with participant experience, we build sustained engagement and technical mastery, because incremental learning increases retention, confidence, and readiness for advanced activities like racing.