Our Mission
The Y-noT Project is a non-profit organization
honoring Tony Borcia
dedicated to stopping intoxicated boaters, and providing financial assistance to victims of intoxicated boaters and other motorists.
Registration is open
for the 2024 Wiffle Ball Tournament.
Save the date August 11, 2024
About the Y-noT Project
The Y-noT Project organization was formed by Tony Borcia's family and friends. It seeks to end intoxicated boating tragedies. The Y-noT Project is not an anti-drinking and boating campaign, but instead encourages safe, responsible boating.
Our Story
Tony Borcia was 10 years old when he went tubing with his father and siblings on the Chain O’ Lakes on July 28, 2012. Tony was having the time of his life until he fell off the tube. Before his father could pick him up, he was hit and killed by a large boat. The man driving the boat that hit Tony has been convicted of operating his boat under the influence of cocaine and alcohol.
Driving a boat is one of the last places where it is still socially acceptable to drink and drive. The Y-noT Project seeks to change this culture and make our lakes and rivers safe again by encouraging all boat operators to stay sober while driving.
Come cheer for us in the Libertyville Days parade on June 15, 2024. Or better yet, come walk with us! Parade starts at 10 am. Check out Libertyville Parade for more information.
2023 WIFFLE BALL TOURNAMENT
We had great weather and another fantastic tournament. And a hearty congratulations to Bryce Jones of the Dinger Dudes (Elementary Division), who threw the first perfect game in Y-not history. Way to go Bryce! We all had a great day while raising almost $50,000! Many thanks to everyone!
Here are the tournament results:
Division Champions
Elementary: Dinger Dudes
Middle School: Slam Dogs
Junior High: Dingers
High School: Team Dumpster
Adult A: (Competitive) Flaming Pears
Adult B: Legion of Lightning Lads
Home Run Derby Champions
Elementary: Bryce Jones
Middle School: Cameron Miranda
Junior High: Liv Thompson
High School : Bryce Oasault
Adult A: (Competitive) Cole Collins
Adult B: Ryan Cleary
Top Fundraising Teams
Elementary:
Ville Vigilantes – $650
Middle School:
Lake Forest Scouts – $2,045
Junior High:
The Swifties – $345
High School:
Gyatenators – $375
Adult A: (Competitive)
KM Dinger Dynasty – $625
Adult B:
Schill Dog & His Loyal Pups – $1,059
Tony's Law
As a result of the Y-noT Project’s advocacy and in honor of Tony, several new laws went into effect beginning in 2014 in Illinois designed to improve boating safety and enhance enforcement of existing laws:
- Boaters must fly orange flags to warn other boaters that they are towing skiers or tubers
- Law enforcement may seize the boat under certain egregious circumstances, including a third OUI conviction or if the boater, under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, was involved in an accident causing death or serious injury
- Boaters born on or after January 1, 1991 must obtain Boating Safety Certificates before operating a boat with more than 10 hp, and boat renters who do not have such a certificate must complete a boating safety course
- Boaters involved in accidents resulting in death or serious injury must submit to alcohol and drug testing
This legislation was sponsored by State Senator Julie Morrison.
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors
Platinum ($5,000+)
Timothy & Yvonne McKernan
Patricia Ann McLatcher
Donny & Ellen Morrison
Silver ($1,000 – $2,499)
Mel & Sheila Smith
Bronze ($250-$999)
Robert Cornell
Del Re Law Group
JMR Landscaping
Tom & Mary Ellen Murphy
Anil Vootkur
Space prohibits naming all the donations under $250. We sincerely thank all our donors.
Food
Austin’s Saloon & Eatery
Bagels By The Book
Hitz Pizza & Sports Bar
Jimmy’s Charhouse
Mickey Finn’s Brewery
Sunset Foods Libertyville