2025 Helen Hanley Request - Training Grant Application

TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Requirements:

1. All applicants must be pre-approved by the Chairman of the Helen Hanley Fund Committee prior to attending the course. 
2. Proof of registration must be provided along with a copy of certification of successful completion.
3. All Applications must (or should) be submitted within 30 days of completing the training event.

What is Covered and their Limits:

1. Expenses incurred from hosting an organized training session.
• Member and Associate Member Clubs of SAYRA who host training events supervised by the SAYRA Training Committee may apply for reimbursement of actual out-of-pocket net expenses under this section.
• The maximum reimbursement will be $5000 in a calendar year. This reimbursement is meant to be supplemental only to help offset any possible financial loss.
• SAYRA members should get a reduced cost to participate in these clinics.
2. The Course Fees for: US Sailing Level Training; US Sailing Motorboat Handling Training; and Safety, Rescue, and Support Training.
• Participants in US Sailing training courses qualify for reimbursement of up to $200 of the early registration course fee
• Participants must satisfactory complete the course
• Reimbursement will not be granted if the fee was paid or is payable by the Member Organization.
3. Attendance at the National Sail Training Symposium
• Funding up to $500 per person may be provided. 
• Must be pre-approved and represent SAYRA
• There will be a maximum of $1500 total for the event.