Donate To CISA

The California International Sailing Foundation (CISA), is a California non-profit corporation qualified as tax exempt under IRC section 501(c)(3) that assists amateur sailors in the training for and participation in international, national and intersectional competition including Olympic Games and World Championships.

Sailing is a unique, individual expression of physical and intellectual talent. As a sport it is also a team and community effort. When any one member of our sailing community excels, we all benefit - we learn from their experiences and our own mastery of wind, sea and sail increases

Contributions to CISA provide the means for California’s outstanding amateur racers to attain and hold a competitive edge over their rivals. Already they are good, with CISA’s help, they can be better!

Contributions to CISA are an expression of support for young and talented sailors. Unlike other nations, the U.S. has no federally-supported assistance programs for its amateur sportsmen or for the development of young talent.

The Mission Statement of the California International Sailing Association (CISA): “To received, administer and expend funds for scientific and educational purposes by assisting in the training of amateur sailors of the State of California for participation in international, national and intersectional competition.

Donations go into a general fund and are used at the discretion of the Board of Directors toward CISA's goals of supporting junior sailing efforts. Each year, the board sets financial goals and the dollars are put to good use in areas displaying the greatest need. Contributions support the following CISA functions:

• CISA Advanced Race Clinic - a national renowned youth developmental clinic for top level sailors held each Spring at the Alamitos Bay Yacht Club. Sailors under the age of 19 are selected via resume to participate in this 3 day high level clinic with a world class coaches.

For tax purposes our FEIN is 95-2666948