For Southern California sailors, that is more than an exciting sporting event. It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help shape what American sailing can achieve on the world stage.
Layline to LA28 is a new fundraising effort supporting America One Racing (A1R) and the athletes working to represent the United States in Los Angeles and future Olympic Games. After several events on the East Coast, Layline to LA28 seeks to engage the whole Southern California sailing community in our effort. Our goal is to raise $450,000 between now and November 20, the date of our fundraising celebration at San Diego Yacht Club.
The Funding Gap Nobody Talks About
Olympic sailors in the U.S. receive no government funding. None.
While many of our international competitors benefit from comprehensive national programs, American sailors largely fund their own journey. Coaching, equipment, travel, technical development, sports science, entry fees, and years of preparation must all be assembled through personal sacrifice and community support.
The U.S. was once a force in Olympic sailing. In the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, American sailors won seven medals, three of them gold. The six Olympics since 2004 have brought just five medals total, fewer than one per Games.
This is not a talent problem. The talent is here. The athletes are here. The challenge is building the support system that allows them to compete consistently against the world’s best. That is why A1R exists.
To help turn the tide, Layline to LA28 is proud to mobilize our Southern California community and support A1R and join a growing coalition of prominent supporters stepping up to back our athletes. The SDYC Sailing Foundation is proud to be among them, contributing to A1R because it fits our mission and we believe in the vision. Together, we’re committed to getting the US Sailors back on the podium at LA28 and beyond.
A1R: Building a Better Pathway
Project Podium is A1R’s commitment to helping American sailors reach their full potential on the Olympic stage. Through coaching, technical expertise, performance analysis, sports science, campaign support, and access to world-class competition, Project Podium helps a select group of advanced-level athletes pursue the opportunity to represent the United States and compete for podium finishes in Los Angeles.
These athletes are already doing the work. They are training, traveling, competing, and dedicating themselves to the pursuit of excellence. The support they receive over the next two years will directly impact their ability to qualify, prepare, and perform when the Games arrive on our doorstep.
The Southern California sailing community can help power this effort before the Games arrive on our coast.
The Layline to LA28 campaign concludes with a final night of fundraising that brings together the athletes, Southern California Yacht Clubs and the California sailing community on Friday, November 20 at San Diego Yacht Club. Details may be found at Layline2LA28.org, with sponsorships, tables and tickets available while space lasts. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to hear directly from sailor athletes working to achieve their dream of representing the United States at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California.
Join Us
Giving opens July 15 at www.Layline2LA28.org. Every dollar goes directly to the things that make Olympic campaigns possible: coaching, equipment, international competition and campaign support for A1R athletes.
Spread the word.
From San Diego Bay to Santa Barbara, Southern California has produced generations of world-class sailors. LA28 is our moment for the sailing community to step up. No one can tell this story or make this case better than the sailors, families and clubs who live this sport every day. Help us bring US Sailors to the podium, right here at home.
Want to do more? We’re actively seeking event sponsors and volunteers, let us know if you’d like to help!
Layline to LA28 Committee: Co-Chairs Mary Brigden Snow & Chris Snow, Anna & Murray Joslin, Melanie Aalbers, Melissa Denman, Mark Ruh, Brad Rodi