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Everything journalists, producers, and media professionals need to tell the Captain Sandy's Charities story — press kit, statistics, brand assets, and direct media contacts.

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Electronic Press Kit

Press Kit (EPK)

Everything you need to cover Captain Sandy's Charities — organized, downloadable, and ready to use.

Organization Overview

Boilerplate

Captain Sandy's Charities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Captain Sandy Yawn — renowned yacht captain, TV personality on Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean, and motivational speaker with a global social media reach of 1.2 million+ people. The organization's mission is to inspire the next generation of maritime leaders and environmental stewards through free, fully accredited K–12 education programs, workforce readiness initiatives, and employer-connected career pathways across Florida and beyond.

Mission Statement: "Inspire the next generation of maritime leaders and environmental stewards."
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible.
Founded by: Captain Sandy Yawn
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Key Facts & Statistics

1.7M+
Students, teachers & families engaged (2024–2025)
50M+
Total cross-channel impressions
40
Programs delivered across Florida
98%
Educator effectiveness rating
17,000+
Educators reached statewide
$14.6B
Florida maritime economy
66,000
Maritime jobs in Florida
40%
FL maritime workforce retiring in 10 years
Full Organizational Impact Report available for download: Download Impact Report (PDF)

Brand Assets

Logo Usage

Captain Sandy's Charities — Horizontal Logo Horizontal Version
Captain Sandy's Charities — Stacked Logo Stacked Version

Please maintain clear space around the logo equal to at least the height of the compass rose. Do not alter colors, stretch, or rotate the logo. For digital use, prefer the horizontal version. For print or square placements, use the stacked version.

Brand Colors

Navy #2D3E4E
Teal #1793BC
Compass Red #C53030
White #FFFFFF

Approved Imagery

High-resolution photos, event imagery, and program visuals are available upon request. Please contact press@captainsandyscharities.org for approved images and usage guidelines.

Press Releases

Press Releases & News

Mar 2026

Captain Sandy's Charities Reaches 1.7 Million Students Statewide

Nonprofit's accredited maritime education programs now engage 1.7 million students, teachers, and families across Florida, with 40 programs in K–12 schools and a 98% educator effectiveness rating.

Feb 2026

New Partnership with Young Minds Inspired Expands K-12 Maritime Curriculum

Captain Sandy's Charities partners with Young Minds Inspired (YMI) to deliver accredited maritime education content to classrooms across Florida, expanding reach to middle and high school students.

Jan 2026

Beyond the Docks Career Platform Announced for Fall 2026

Captain Sandy's Charities unveils plans for Beyond the Docks, a digital career readiness platform designed to connect students with maritime career pathways and employer opportunities.

Dec 2025

Florida Specialty Boating Plate Program Gains Momentum

The specialty license plate initiative to fund maritime education continues to gather support statewide, with growing interest from Florida boating communities and marine industry partners.

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In the News

Media Highlights

Captain Sandy's Charities in the press — selected coverage and media mentions.

Bravo TV / Below Deck Mediterranean

Captain Sandy Yawn's Maritime Education Mission Takes Center Stage

A feature on how Captain Sandy leverages her platform and celebrity to build awareness for maritime career pathways and STEM education for Florida's youth.

Featured Coverage
South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Local Nonprofit Launches Maritime STEM Programs in Florida Schools

Captain Sandy's Charities brings accredited maritime education curriculum to 40 Florida school programs, addressing a $14.6B industry workforce gap.

January 2026
Marine Industry Association of South Florida

Building the Next Generation Maritime Workforce in Florida

Industry spotlight on how Captain Sandy's Charities is addressing the 40% retirement wave in Florida's maritime sector through K–12 education pipelines.

November 2025
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

Spin-A-Thon Fundraiser Rallies Community for Maritime Education

Annual indoor cycling event at Quantum Cycles brings together fitness enthusiasts and maritime advocates to raise funds for Captain Sandy's education programs.

March 2026
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