Beyond the Boat
Service & Stewardship
BtB in Action
Sailing brings us together and teaches us an appreciation for the waters where we play. Beyond the Boat (BtB) is how we exhibit service to others and stewardship for our environment.
Pontiac Sailing Education Foundation Partnership
Making learning to sail more accessible for youth
PSEF is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization is now the Community Sailing School Foundation, whose purpose is to foster educational programs for training in seamanship, navigation, and related sailing skills. Through PSEF's support, MUDJ Sailing is committed to making sure that financial need is not a limiting factor to a student's participation. Our pledge is to provide sailing school tuition assistance to any family showing financial need.
Youth Nautical Education Foundation
Helping student sailors go to college
YNEF is part of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club foundation and awards college scholarships every year to young sailors who have participated in a DRYA sailing program or high school sailing at any point and supports high school and community sailing programs.
Detroit Community Sailing School
Making Detroit's waterfront and sailing accessible to those who otherwise may not get the opportunity
DCSS is a non-profit organization located on the Detroit River on the grounds of the Detroit Boat Club. The mission is to offer lessons in sailing and water safety to youth and adults in the community surrounding the Detroit River. MUDJ partnered with DCSS to help prepare boats for the Summer 2023 season.
