An Evening Honoring the U.S. Military
Benefiting the Sailing Foundation of Florida
Thursday, May 7th, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Lauderdale Yacht Club
You are invited to an inspiring waterfront evening supporting youth sailing scholarships and Gold Star family programming across South Florida. The Foundation’s signature fundraising event will bring together community and military leaders for a meaningful night of patriotism, purpose and impact.
To RSVP, contact info@lycsf.org.
Event Chairs
David & Jennifer Rulien and Family
We are honored to have David & Jennifer Rulien and Family serving as Event Chairs for this year’s celebration.
Gary Jobson
Keynote Speaker
We are thrilled to welcome legendary sailor and broadcaster Gary Jobson as our keynote speaker for An Evening Honoring the U.S. Military.
Gary Jobson is one of sailing’s most celebrated figures, America’s Cup-winning tactician, three-time Emmy Award recipient, ESPN sailing broadcaster for over 30 years, and author of 23 books on the sport. He has competed in more than 6,000 races, covered seven Olympic Games, and has dedicated his career to growing and promoting the sport of sailing at every level.
An inspiring storyteller and true champion of the sailing community, Gary brings a wealth of experience, passion, and perspective to the stage. We look forward to an unforgettable evening.
Thank You to our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor ($20,000)
Partner Sponsor ($15,000)
Supporting Sponsors ($5,000+)
David & Jennifer Rulien
In-Kind Sponsors
Donate Directly to our Young Sailors
| Gold Star Sailing Camp — 18 Kids | |
|---|---|
| Everglades Tour | $400 |
| Teambuilding Excursion | $500 |
| Lifejackets (total for 18) [Generously Provided by The Geary Family] | $550 |
| Painting Party for the kids [Generously Provided by Dr. Harry & Ann Marie Moon] | $700 |
| Bowling Party and Dinner [Generously Provided by Richard & Christine Welch] | $850 |
| Lodging/Accommodations for 1 Gold Star kid (18 needed) [1 Provided by TOTE Group] | $1,100 per sailor |
| Lunch for the Camp [Generously Provided by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital] | $2,000 |
| Breakfast for the kids for the week [Generously Provided by David & Lisa Burgess] | $2,000 |
| Ground Transportation for Camp [Generously Provided by The Lozick Family Foundation] | $2,500 |
| Gold Star Sailing Swag Bags! Any amount appreciated! Each year we provide the Gold Star kids and coaches with sailing essentials including: rash guards, backpacks, shirts, shorts, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen. | Up to $15,000 |
| Learn to Sail Scholarships — Teaches a Child to Sail for the Summer | $1,000 per sailor |
| City of Fort Lauderdale Summer Sailing Camp — 38 children for Summer 2024 | |
| 2-week beginner summer sailing camp for a child | $600 per sailor |
| Lunch for Camps [Generously Provided by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital] | $2,000 |
| Competition Grants — Provides funding for a young sailor to compete internationally | $1,250 per sailor |