Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County (YSF) helps youngsters ages 8 - 13 learn to sail and or build their own wooden Optimist Sailing Dinghy. Classes are provided at no cost to the youngster. Recent offerings include classes for adults in learning to sail and to teens in how to sail and/or race a slightly larger boat (Trinka 12 or 420 sailboat). Children learn skills on the water that translate into skills in decision making, pride in accomplishing a difficult task. Parents of the youngsters report improved self image of the youngster, improvements in school work, etc. The YSF is blessed to have hightly trained volunteers to assist with on the water activities along with help wilth classroom activities and (for some) help with building their own boat. The YSF is growing at a most rapid rate and is searching for additional volunteer help (past teachers or anyone experienced in working with children). The YSF is also blessed by having a major sponsor (The Moorings Country and Yacht Club) that provides facilities for summer camp classes along with financial support and from the Vero Beach Power Squadron whose members provide thousands of volunteer hours each year.