Sailing season under threat: storm smashed the boats of young athletes from Mykolaiv

In Mykolaiv OSDYUSSHOR for Sailing “Regional Yacht Club” announced an urgent fundraiser to repair and restore boats damaged by a storm during the recent Ukrainian Championship. The sports institution published on June 3, 2026 on its Facebook page.

According to the yacht club, due to severe weather conditions during the competition the fleet suffered serious damage. The estimated cost of repairing and restoring the boats is 220,000 hryvnias. The sports school emphasizes that the boats are the foundation of the institution’s work. Without them, the training process could effectively stop, and the sailing season for dozens of talented athletes would be at risk.

Representatives of “Regional Yacht Club” noted that even small contributions can help return the fleet to the water more quickly and ensure safe training for the pupils. In the post the sports institution appealed to concerned citizens to support the restoration of the damaged boats.

“Every 10, 50 or 100 hryvnias is a contribution to the safety of our pupils and to new victories under the blue-and-yellow flag” – the yacht club emphasized. 

The fundraising goal is – 220,000 hryvnias for repairing and restoring the fleet. The institution also promised to provide a full and transparent report on every hryvnia spent.

Payment details for assistance:

IBAN: UA768201720314211001301020308

Recipient: OSFYUSSHOR for Sailing “Regional Yacht Club”

EDRPOU: 19284885

Payment purpose: Charitable donation

This situation again shows how vulnerable sports infrastructure remains, especially youth sports, which often depend on community support. At the same time, it is these schools that give children the opportunity to train, represent Mykolaiv at competitions, and win under the Ukrainian flag.

Previously we wrote:

• A shore for children or a parking lot for yachts: parents ask to stop the asset grab of sports schools in Mykolaiv
• “City of Shipbuilders” – without ships: vessels in Mykolaiv may not go on the water this season
• Rowers from the Korabelnyi district won 12 medals at nationwide competitions
• Free rowing: youth can train at “Olimp” on the Korabelnyi beach
• Parents outraged as the children’s and youth sports school in Korabelnyi faces losing its pier