Support the Wisconsin Sailing Team
The Wisconsin Sailing Team is a student-run organization that relies on the generosity of our community to keep us sailing strong. We have two main types of funds that support our team:
Endowment Fund
Our endowment fund is a long-term investment in the team’s future. Unlike the current-use fund, this fund is invested, and we use only the earnings to support the team over time. As our endowment grows, it will eventually support:
Travel to national and regional regattas
Housing during extended events
Regatta coaching
Ensure the future of the team
Right now, the endowment is still growing, so most of our needs are funded by the current-use account. But every gift to the endowment brings us closer to a more sustainable future for generations of sailors to come.
Read more about the endowment from it’s creators below.
Wisconsin Sailing Team Endowment
Current-Use Fund
This is our most active and essential source of support. Donations to the current-use fund are immediately available and go directly toward our day-to-day operations, including:
Boat repairs and maintenance
Coaching expenses
Equipment upgrades and replacements
Your gift to this fund helps us stay on the water, stay competitive, and stay safe. It’s the best way to make an instant impact.
Your Impact
Whether you’re helping us fix a rudder or fund a cross-country regatta, your support keeps the Wisconsin Sailing Team competitive, accessible, and thriving.
To donate to the endowment:
Please reach out to the fundraising chairs Erin McDonagh and Jackie Ruggieri at friendsofwiscosailing@gmail.com
Other ways you can support the team…
Come to Regattas: One of the biggest ways our team looks for support is coaching and assistance at regattas, as we often our travelling to these events without our own coach. If you would like to help please reach out to our captains Finn Tait and Cal Lutton at uwsailingcaptain@gmail.com.
Volunteer your time: We are always looking for PROs, judges, and umpires for many of our regattas. Please reach out to our Regatta Coordinators, Carter Harms and Katherine Ahlquist (wiscosailingregattacoordinator@gmail.com) for more information.
Donate airline miles. With all of our travel by car, some locations warrant flying. You can donate your Delta, Southwest, American Airlines, and United miles to the team.
Donate hotel points: Many regattas require driving cross country. Hotel stays are very well received by team members and will help sailors get a great night of rest before a regatta.
Host the team: If you live in a state where a regatta is located, host the team! A group of 6-8 fun, respectful Wisconsin sailors will arrive looking for great conversation and a warm house to sleep in.
Cheer us on at regattas!