The Inter-Lake Yachtsmen’s Fund

Incorporated October 10, 1919, the Inter-Lake Yachtsmen’s Fund has been supporting sailors and boaters throughout the Lake Erie region for nearly a century.  Thanks to past support, many grant recipients have gone on to become, coaches, crew, and boat owners throughout the USA and beyond – contributing to the boating community and the sport of sailing for many years to come.

Grants are given for amateur activities for both youth and adults – Powerboating and Sailing – including:

US Sailing Championships

Training for Judges, Race Officers, Instructors, and Event Managers

Partial funding of expenses for youth to travel to major regattas and training events outside our region

Support of clubs and boating organizations hosting national-level sailing and powerboating events

Housing and coaching for the I-LYA Junior Sailing Championships (JBW) A 60+ year tradition bringing youth from across the region to compete

Safe powerboating & navigation training at the annual I-LYA Junior Power Regatta and support of programs held at nearby clubs.

Many other worthy events and programs, as grants are requested