May is a special time of year for those who love the water.
Yacht clubs all around Puget Sound celebrate Opening Day of boating season. Longer days means the return of weeknight racing. Summer cruising prep swings into full gear. For Husky Sailors, the fast approaching end of the academic year means one more great Gorge regatta, and that it’s time for the seniors to pass the torch.
Husky Sailing wouldn’t exist without the greater Seattle and Washington state boating community. At the same time, our boating community wouldn’t be the same without Husky and other collegiate sailors.
You’ll find Husky Sailors teaching sailing summer camps, racing on keelboats near and far, and becoming boat owners. Collegiate sailors take their experience with them well beyond their academic careers, and it enriches our boating community.
This symbiosis is something to celebrate — and perpetuate.
Support Husky Sailing Foundation today and GiveBIG to support the next generation of Husky Sailors.
What is GiveBIG?
GiveBIG is a statewide fundraising campaign where individuals and organizations come together across Washington to invest in our communities. When we give, we take a proactive step towards creating the society we want to live in.
Every spring, the excitement for GiveBIG builds and this year’s 48-hour giving event is May 6-7! Donate to HSF today.
What does the Husky Sailing Foundation do?
The Husky Sailing Foundation provides the funding, leadership and long term vision necessary to build and maintain a diverse, inclusive and highly competitive sailing team at the University of Washington. Since 2020, our all volunteer Board of Directors and Advisory Committee has worked to support the current and future Husky Sailing Team with funding, equipment, coaching and more.
How can I help?
In addition to financial support, you can support HSF’s mission in these ways:
- Tell your story about your college sailing experience and how it impacted your life.
- Help us build the community of Husky Sailing supporters by raising awareness and making introductions.
- Volunteer in direct support of the Husky Sailing Team (coaching, running events, fundraising).
- Be open to one day joining the HSAC or the Board itself.