named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult & Family Sailing
Evening sailing classes for individuals 16+ or family groups, covering docking, sail trim, anchoring, and navigation; uses Mercury and Flying Scot group boats
Junior Racing Team
Advanced program for ages 10–17 focusing on dinghy racing tactics, race rules, and competition in GSBYRA events; includes weekday practice and Friday race days
Tuesday Night Races
Weekly informal racing series including Sunfish Fleet, Handicap, and PHRF races; open to all members, free to participate, with special events like the Ma Huus Championship and Ladies Teacup Race
Youth Sailing Lessons
Structured sailing instruction for ages 8–17 across beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels using Optimist, 420, Sunfish, and Laser dinghies or club group boats; includes classroom and on-water training
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 4 activities
- Administer merit-based sailing scholarship programsOffers a 7-week and two 2-week merit-based sailing scholarships annually for youth and adults free of cost, valued at $1,255 and $555 respectively, as part of a summer sailing program launched in 2025.
- Host weekly and seasonal sailing races and regattasOrganizes and hosts weekly Sunfish and handicap racing series, monthly small boat and handicap racing during summer months, consecutive weeknight fleet races with staggered start times, and annual events including the Spring Pursuit Race, Fall Pursuit Race, Ladies Teacup Race, Junior Regatta, and WPSA Invitational Regatta, with results determined by finishing order and handicapping models.
- Operate sailing programs from a fixed marina locationConducts all sailing instruction and racing activities from a permanent base at the Town of Islip's Port O' Call Marina in Sayville, New York.
- Provide affordable sailing instruction for youth and adultsOffers structured sailing programs for beginners to advanced sailors, including 2-day adult trial sessions, 4-day youth "Sailing Adventures" programs, and 7-week summer sessions covering skills such as docking, sail trimming, mark rounding, anchoring, reefing, knot tying, and sailing maneuvers using club-owned or personal boats.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Engage families in sailboat restoration and community eventsIncorporates family participation in sailboat restoration projects and hosts annual social events such as a clam bake, blood drives, art auctions, talent shows, and family dinners to foster community engagement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Award post-secondary and memorial scholarships to membersFunds the Edwin L. Kinkaide Memorial Scholarship for college-bound active members, the Kyle Walker Memorial Scholarship for first-year students based on achievement, and the GSBYRA Scholarship for youth demonstrating seamanship and participating in GSBYRA races.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$101K
Contributions & grants$4K4%
Program service revenue$66K66%
Investment income$3140%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$96K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$94K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$94K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Jacqueline Noon — SecretaryDirector
- Kaeah Klein — Vice CommodoreDirector
- Kim McMackin — CommodoreDirector
- Mike Noon — Rear CommodoreDirector
- Robert Campbell — Financial SecretaryDirector
- Ting heng — TreasurerDirector
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Cherry Grove Yacht Club Partner — Hosted early races and award events involving Wet Pants Sailing Association members.
- Every enrolled student’s family Partner — Family members of enrolled students are considered de facto members with opportunities to participate in events and volunteering.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook page for updates on racing events.
- GSBYRA Network — Wet Pants Sailing Association participates in the Greater South Bay Yachting Regatta Association network, enabling shared regatta participation with other local clubs.
- GSBYRA Partner — Collaborates on hosting the Annual Junior Regatta
- GSBYRA Partner — Junior Race Team participates in offsite races organized by GSBYRA on Fridays.
- Great South Bay Yacht Racing Association Partner — Collaborates with GSBYRA by allowing members to opt into supporting its scholarship fund during registration; GSBYRA oversees the junior regatta series involving WPSA.
- Long Island Maritime Museum Government — Founded by Hervey Garrett Smith, a founding figure of Wet Pants Sailing Association.
- Port O' Call Partner — Co-locates the Spring Pursuit Race start and finish line at the Port O' Call waterfront and Browns River jetty.
- Port of Call Partner — Hosts the WPSA clubhouse bulletin board and serves as the location for race check-in and operations.
- Town of Islip Partner — Hosts the Wet Pants Sailing Association's operations at the Port O' Call Marina.
- United States Sailing Association Government — Sanctions the PHRF handicapping system used by WPSA for fair competition among different boat types.
strategies · 4
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.
- Character-Based Sailing Education 40 orgsmethodology: character-based sailing educationBy emphasizing sportsmanship, self-reliance, and seamanship as core values, we build not only skilled sailors but also responsible participants because character development is integral to safe and ethical on-water behavior.shared approach: Experiential Learning Through Sailing →
- Learning-by-Doing Through Racing 40 orgsmethodology: learn-by-racingBy integrating education with active racing participation, we develop sailing skills and confidence more effectively because hands-on experience in competitive settings reinforces learning and builds seamanship in real-world conditions.shared approach: Experiential Learning Through Sailing →
- Equitable Participation via Self-Supporting Structure 21 orgsmethodology: inexpensive self-supporting modelBy operating an inexpensive, self-supporting club model that accommodates diverse boat types and encourages self-reliance, we foster equitable and sustainable participation because financial and structural inclusivity reduces exclusionary pressures and promotes long-term engagement.shared approach: Access Through Community Co-Production →
- Inclusive Access Model 21 orgsmethodology: inclusive_accessBy removing financial, experiential, and ownership barriers to entry, we increase participation in sailing because accessibility and affordability enable broader engagement, especially among underrepresented or hesitant individuals.shared approach: Access Through Community Co-Production →