Sail. Connect. Celebrate. Make a Difference.

Every year, Ya Gotta Regatta brings together the entire Downtown Sailing Center community for one unforgettable day on the water. Sailors, families, volunteers, alumni, supporters, and friends come together to celebrate a shared belief: that everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the freedom, confidence, and connection that sailing can provide.

This year is especially meaningful as we dedicate Ya Gotta Regatta 2026 to the memory of George "Kirk" Culbertson, the Downtown Sailing Center's first Executive Director, creator of the original Ya Gotta Regatta, and a driving force behind many of the programs and values that continue to define the DSC today. Kirk believed that sailing should be accessible to everyone, and his vision continues to inspire our work every day.

But Ya Gotta Regatta is about more than a single day.

It's about creating opportunities that last all year long.

Your donation helps open the water to people who might not otherwise have access. It helps a child attend summer camp, a young adult gain job skills through the Young Mariners program, an adaptive sailor experience independence at the helm, and community members find belonging through programs designed to welcome everyone.

This year's fundraising also supports the facilities, equipment, and accessibility improvements that help keep the Downtown Sailing Center welcoming to all—today and for generations to come. One of our priority projects is the purchase of an accessible restroom trailer that will serve adaptive sailors, Access-Ability Open House participants, camp families, volunteers, and visitors. Because access doesn't stop at the dock.

Every gift helps strengthen the programs and resources that make our mission possible:

Youth sailing and camp scholarships
Adaptive Sailing and Access-Ability programs
Young Mariners workforce development
Women on the Water and BIPOC Sailing Nights
Community outreach and engagement programs
Accessible facilities and waterfront improvements
Fleet maintenance, safety equipment, and instructor training

Your Impact Starts Here

When you give, you're not just supporting an event.

You're helping someone discover confidence.

You're helping someone find community.

You're helping someone overcome barriers.

You're helping create opportunities that change lives.

You're helping carry forward a legacy of access, inclusion, and opportunity that Kirk helped build and that our community continues to grow.

Whether you're supporting a fundraising team, honoring someone who inspired you, cheering from shore, or simply believing in the mission, you are part of what makes the Downtown Sailing Center special.

Together, we're building a more connected, welcoming, and accessible waterfront community.

Join Us

Celebrate the season.

Honor a legacy.

Invest in the future.

Help keep the water open and accessible for all.

Make your gift today and help create the next life-changing sailing experience.

2026 Ya Gotta Regatta

September 26, 2026

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