Click on the ICON above to visit the TSS Youth Sailing website!
TSS Youth Sailing, Inc., is a federal 501(c)(3) charity and a Florida nonprofit organization. We offer summer sailing classes for youth ages 7-17 of all skill levels. Our classes are held at our host organization, the Tampa Sailing Squadron, and are led by U.S. Sailing certified instructors. Visit our website for more information!
The TSS Youth Sailing Board of Directors meets virtually on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 18:30. All are welcome to attend and if you would like to volunteer please email info@tssyouthsailing.org.
For additional information, visit our website by clicking on the TSS Youth Sailing ICON at the top of the page.
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NEW!!! 2023/24 Pixel Rigging Classes
Youth Sailing was given 5 Pixel boats in 2023. We are holding two Pixel rigging classes this winter. TSS Members are welcome!
Dates are:
Sunday, December 17th, 2023 at 11-12am, and
Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 10-11am
Pat Lawler will be leading these classes. Please RSVP to Emily via text at 989.859.2414 if you are interested!
https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/pixel/
2023 JOEY MEYER REGATTA
The 2023 Regatta happened on September 9th, 2023!
Recent drone videos (playlist of 24 clips) can be seen here.
2023 SPRING SAILING SESSION
The 2023 Spring session is underway! Recent drone videos can be seen here.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLViA-BKS4DCIlSUw_xU9GbSzdlQCNMQ_h
2023 SUMMER SAILING CAMP
REGISTRATION
Cost: $350 per week, Full days and half days available, 12 kids per week
Dates: June 5 to Aug 4, 2023
Discounts: Multiple weeks and/or siblings
Scholarship Application NEW! Due May 15, 2023 Scholarship 2023
For additional information or to register, visit our Jumbula website by clicking on the TSS Youth Sailing ICON at the top of the page.
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BOAT NAMING FUNDRAISER, $50/name
TSS Youth Sailing has 9 Sunfish, 5 lasers, 3 Zests, 5 Pixels, and 14 prams that need new exciting names! Two of our board members are picking names, designing the images/text, and creating the labels with a Cricut machine.
We are looking to the TSS membership to sponsors the names!
If you would like to (1) sponsor a boat name or (2) name a boat please MAKE A DONATION for $50 to Youth Sailing and in the "Add note" section (for either the PayPal or Credit Card option) please put the boat name of your choice. Your donation will help us buy materials and transfer tape in order to install the names on both sides of all the Youth Sailing Boats.
Exciting boat names will also help those volunteering to more easily coordinate and make repairs. All names subject to approval by the Youth Sailing Board.
Current Ideas: Megalodon, Dock-topus, Riptide, Poseidon, Lionfish, Nautilus, Castaway, Ketch-up, Jib-berish, Sloopy (with Snoopy graphic), Sand Witch, Knot Shore, Moonjelly, Atlantis, Nemo, Optimus Pram, MerCat, Pugboat, Ariel, Expedition, Flying Fish and MORE!
MONETARY DONATIONS
MAKE A DONATION
Your monetary support makes a big splash! TSS Youth Sailing, Inc. is managed by volunteers and our training fleet is maintained by volunteers. Our only paid employees are our instructors and sailing assistants. ALL of your donations go directly to the expenses of the program and are deeply appreciated! Click on the Donate button above to submit a donation through PayPal or directly by credit or debit card. Checks may be sent payable to TSS Youth Sailing, Inc. to the following mailing address: TSS Youth Sailing, Inc., 219 Flamingo Dr #3211, Apollo Beach, FL 33572-7004
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TSS YOUTH SAILING SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
TSS Youth Sailing is looking for volunteers interested in helping with administration and boat maintenance. Volunteering could involve helping with a event or a year round responsibility; it would depend on how much time you have to give. Being a member of Tampa Sailing Squadron is not a requirement.
If interested, please email info@tssyouthsailing.org
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