What our Members Say
"CUST fosters an incredible level of camaraderie as team members genuinely dedicate themselves to the intercollegiate sailing network, to Columbia sailing, and most importantly, to each other"
"Sailing has been a great welcoming experience here at Columbia."
Make a Donation
Successfully running an Ivy League sailing team requires much more than the dedication from our members. Every year, the team travels across the northeast competing in regattas to represent Columbia. In addition to travel and registration costs, the team funds maintenance and storage of our boats and transportation to practice.
Unfortunately, a majority of these costs are not covered by Columbia University, and instead the burden for funding this organization falls on our members and the generous donations of others. Any financial contribution to the Columbia University Sailing Team would be highly appreciated, and it would allow any member, regardless of financial standing, to participate in a sport they love.
In addition to our operational costs, our endeavor to purchase 10 new 420s with conjunction with Fordham University Sailing Team’s purchase of 10, will bring both teams to a whole new level. This purchase will enable us to host intercollegiate regattas for our district and improve the caliber of our practices. Your support of the team’s “Crown Campaign”, as we are calling this endeavor, would be greatly appreciated and a worthy tax-deductable investment for years to come.
Ways to Donate
Online
Columbia University provides an easy online website to donate online. Under School or Division, click on "Athletics". Under the designation, click "Other". For Comments/Special Instructions, be sure to put Sailing Club.
Check By Mail
All checks need to be payable to "Columbia University", with "Sailing Club" written in the memo. Make sure that your name and address is on the check to receive tax deduction. Please postmark to:
Columbia University Sailing Club
Dodge PF Center
3030 Broadway MC 1923
New York, NY 10027
Company Donations
Companies are strongly encouraged to match donations made by employees to the sailing team. If you are a company and are interested in becoming a team sponsor, click on Sponsors on the left menu.