Sailors harnessed the wind recently at the South Atlantic Interscholastic Sailing Association Varsity Regatta hosted by the Youth Sailing Foundation.

It was the first time YSF has hosted an SAISA event, and it drew 116 sailors from 19 schools, competing in seven varsity and eight junior varsity races, along with more than 175 spectators.

Experienced YSF volunteers manned safety boats and race committee boats, and assisted with on-shore race activities. Youth Sailing Foundation, a nonprofit founded in 2009, offers free lessons to Indian River County children so they may enjoy the challenges and joys of sailing.

YSF also offers sailing programs for adults. Set sail with YSF at the fifth annual Rock the Boat fundraiser, March 23 at Quail Valley River Club.

For information, visit ysfirc.org.