irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0LEVEL 200- IS DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR EXPERIENCED COLLEGE AGED SAILORS WITH THE DESIRE TO EXPAND THEIR OCEAN SAILING SKILLS. LEVEL 200 IS CAMPAIGN BASED I.E. WE BUILD A TEAM AROUND A BOAT AND A SPECIFIC RACE OR SERIES OF RACES. SOME CAMPAIGNS SUCH AS NEWPORT BERMUDA RACE WILL REQUIRE A HIGH LEVEL OF TIME COMMITMENT AND INTENSITY. EACH LEVEL 200 CAMPAIGN WILL BE MADE UP FROM YASA SAILING TEAM MEMBERS ON AN APPLICATION SELECTION BASIS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Course 100: Offshore Keel Boat Training
Introductory program for high school sailors covering keel boat handling, safety, navigation, sail trim, spinnaker operations, and crew coordination on J/105 class boats in Narragansett Bay
Course 200: Speeding It Up
Advanced training building on Course 100, focused on racing tactics, starts, mark roundings, rig tuning, and high-performance sailing; prepares crews for Wednesday night races
Level 200 Campaign Racing
Team-based offshore racing program for experienced college-aged sailors, centered around specific races like the Newport Bermuda Race; involves application-based selection and intensive training
Mixed Double-handed Offshore Project
Develops double-handed offshore sailing skills using modified J/105s equipped with autopilots and navigation systems; includes female-centric seminars and regattas
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Recreational Boating and Sailing Programs 5 activities
- Awards sailing accomplishment certificationsIssues a Certificate of Accomplishment to students who successfully complete the organization’s sailing courses, recognizing their achievement in offshore keel boat sailing and racing proficiency.
- Conducts double-handed sailing training and regattasProvides specialized training in double-handed offshore sailing techniques through seminars, regattas, and female-centric programs. Includes upgrading J/105 sailboats with auto-pilots and navigational systems to support double-handed operations.
- Delivers structured keel boat sailing instruction for high school studentsOffers a two-tiered sailing education program consisting of Course 100 (introductory keel boat sailing) and Course 200 (advanced racing skills) held on Greenwich Bay and adjacent waters during the summer months. Instruction includes docking, safety, navigation, sail handling, spinnaker operations, crew coordination, racing tactics, rig tuning, sail trim, and mark roundings to prepare students for yacht racing.
- Fields junior big boat sailing teams in regional and national racesOperates a junior big boat sailing team that competes in day-races and coastal races on Long Island Sound, including the Can One Series, American Yacht Club Friday Night Series, and J/105 OD circuit, as well as major offshore regattas.
- Operates competitive offshore sailing programs for youth and college-aged sailorsRuns a campaign-based offshore sailing program that prepares high school and college-age sailors for participation in major distance races such as the Newport Bermuda Race, Vineyard Race, Block Island Race, Ida Lewis Distance Race, and Around Long Island Race. The program includes intensive training, mentorship, and crew development, with documented competitive success including multiple youth trophies and top overall placements.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$44K
Contributions & grants$30K69%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$8K18%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$125K
Cash$63K
Investments$33K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$123K
Liquid reserves27.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -14.5%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Guillermo Altadill Partner — Professional sailor and offshore coach who accompanied junior crews in the 2016 and 2018 Newport Bermuda Races.
- Joe Cooper Partner — Head coach and instructor with extensive sailing experience, including America’s Cup and transatlantic passages.
- Joe Cooper Partner — Offshore coach who joined the YASA team for the 2018 Newport Bermuda Race.
- M32 Class Partner — Supported the campaign through class management and access to the M32 racing circuit.
- Magenta Project Partner — Provided mentorship through its program, connecting Carina Becker with key resources and opportunities in the M32 circuit.
- Peter Becker Partner — Head-coach and founder of YASA who participated as an offshore coach in the 2016 and 2018 Newport Bermuda Races.
- Ralf Steitz Partner — Facilitated Young American Sailing Academy's access to the R/P 63 Gambler.
- Ralf Steitz Partner — Offshore coach who joined the YASA team for the 2018 Newport Bermuda Race.
- Rob Alexander Partner — Offshore coach who accompanied junior crews in the 2016 and 2018 Newport Bermuda Races.
- Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Partner — Hosted the team upon arrival and awarded the RBYC Anniversary Regatta trophy.
- Safe Harbor Marinas Apponaug Partner — Hosts all sailing activities at its marina facility in Warwick, RI.
- Sail Newport Partner — Provided access to the M32 boat and supported the youth sailing campaign.
- Sara Hastreiter Partner — Offshore coach who joined the YASA team for the 2018 Newport Bermuda Race.
- US Merchant Marine Academy Sailing Foundation Partner — Provided access to the R/P 63 Gambler for Young American Sailing Academy's use.
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.
- Comprehensive Skill Development for Long-Term Maritime Engagementmethodology: comprehensive_maritime_trainingBy teaching ancillary maritime skills beyond core sailing—such as boat systems, navigation, and maintenance—the organization prepares youth for boat ownership and crew roles because broader maritime competence increases confidence, retention, and readiness for real-world challenges.
- Experiential Learning Through Progressive Trainingmethodology: experiential_learningBy combining hands-on, experiential learning with structured, progressive skill development, the organization builds confidence, competence, and long-term engagement in young sailors because early enjoyment and incremental challenges create a sustainable pathway to high-performance sailing.
- Leadership and Teamwork Development Through Competitive Sailingmethodology: teamwork-based_sailing_educationBy embedding leadership responsibilities and teamwork in competitive offshore racing environments, the organization develops advanced seamanship and crew coordination skills because real-world, high-stakes scenarios require communication, trust, and shared accountability.
- Mentorship and Networking as Pathways to Opportunitymethodology: mentorship_and_networkingBy connecting young sailors with mentors and strategic networks, the organization enables access to competitive sailing opportunities and resources because relationships with experienced sailors and teams accelerate skill development and team formation in high-performance classes.