Golden Spinnaker Gala

Thank you for joining the Sailing Foundation of New York at Harbour Court and for standing behind the American sailors working toward Los Angeles 2028. The night was about more than a celebration. It is about giving American sailors the resources to arrive at the starting line ready to compete — necessities such as training, competition, coaching, equipment and travel. The SFNY plays a pivotal role in advancing the sport of sailing and its community by channeling 100% of donations directly into impactful programs.

We value every donor dollar on behalf of the athletes. Our online donation platform was created to make donations easier on those wishing to provide support outside of checks and wire transfers. This functionality does not come free. While we continue to ensure 100% of each contribution is fully directed, it does mean that we self-fund each transaction fee as an all-volunteer organization. We respectfully ask that you consider helping us offset these fees. You’ll see the breakdown in the transaction widget below based on your donation amount – it is entirely your choice. Thank you for your consideration.

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Thank you again for your support.

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Funds from the Golden Spinnaker are allocated exclusively by the SFNY in strict accordance with SFNY policies. All funds go to support athletes seeking to compete in the 2028 Games or ultimately competing in the 2028 Games. It is important to note that athletes will not be selected until mid/late 2027. 14 sailor athletes – regardless of their affiliation or how they were selected to join Team USA – will compete in Long Beach and represent our country. The SFNY stands ready to support this team in a fair and equitable manner, as we have done for 26 years.