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Welcome to the DPAF - a California non profit 501(c)3 organization incorporated in October, 2010.

Dana Point Aquatic Foundation has no paid employees. The volunteer Board of Directors and committee members form the structure of the Foundation. Our volunteers are passionate about the community programs at OC Sailing & Events Center and are dedicated to ensuring its future.

Our mission is to provide access to and support for community sailing and boating, and boating safety education, regardless of physical, developmental or economic limitations; to promote environmental stewardship, with particular reference to the Dana Point area; and to support diverse recreational, social, and cultural experiences for the general public at the OCSEC.

Some of the programs operating at the Center are:  Mariner and Jr. Mariner Sea Scouts, Westwind Sailing, Dana Outrigger Canoe Club, Branches Community Church, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Bear-Le There Tots Gymnastics and Jazzercise.  It is our vision to create a unified voice for these programs, increase diversity, generate greater public support and expand services to the community.

Boating Scholarships are available for select Westwind programs thanks to the DPAF and the CA Dept. of Boating & Waterways, Aquatic Center Grant Program.  Please contact Westwind Sailing for information and qualifying criteria:  (949) 492-3035,  westwind@westwindsailing.com   The following scholarships are available for 2011:

• Seaside Adventure Class
• Mini Mates Day Camp
• Sabot Camp level 1
• Jr. Sailors Day Camp level 1
• Adaptive Boating

We still have Belt Pack Type V lifejackets available that we are selling to raise money for our Foundation.  You can pick one up for a donation of $60.  Your donation is 100% tax deductible.  (Retail value for these lifejackets is $80).  Please e mail us for information:  info@DPAquaticFoundation.org

You can help earn credits for the DPAF to earn a $2500 Responsible Sports Community grant! If we receive an award, the grant will be split equally between Westwind Sailing, Mariner Sea Scouts and the Dana Outrigger Canoe Club to help fund their Youth Aquatic Sports programs.

Sports are about so much more than winning. And sustaining youth sports programs takes more than just your valuable time and effort. That's why Liberty Mutual created the Responsible Sports Community Grants. The program helps provide precious financial resources – $2,500 grants – in recognition of local dedication to responsibility in communities across the country.

If you would like to help earn credits for the Dana Point Aquatic Foundation, please follow the steps below.
Open the following link to begin: http://www.responsiblesports.com/community_grants/community_grant_details.aspx

1. Select either the ‘Responsible Coaching Quiz’ or the ‘Responsible Sport Parenting Quiz’ (You can take the quiz as a parent/supporter or coach - so please choose which is more applicable)
2. Take the short quiz (You can take the quiz immediately without reading the course materials. You will be alerted if you answer incorrectly and you can select other answers until you choose the correct one.)
3. Set up a profile (You will be sent a confirmation e mail once you set up your profile. Click the link in the confirmation e mail to open your page.)
4. Once you pass the quiz, apply your credit to: Dana Point Aquatic Foundation. In the city: Dana Point. In the state: CA
5. You can now log in and open your 'Fan Page' if you'd like.

That’s it! The whole process should take you no more than 10 minutes and your effort will really help us in our quest to earn enough credits to win a grant. The organizations with the highest number of earned credits will be awarded grants. There are 7 grants to be awarded in our division.

We ask that you please ACT NOW because the deadline to earn credits toward the Grant is May 31st, 2011.