With 250+ days planned on the campaign trail in 2023, three boats positioned strategically around the world, and two peak events, our program is operating at a high level to be sure that we can meet our goals.
It’s an important year for the team. We need to qualify the USA for the Olympics at either the 2023 World Championship or at the 2023 Pan American Games (both in summer 2023). We’ve also been pouring an immense number of hours into training and development. As our program has become increasingly more elite, it has also become necessary to spend money where it will make the biggest impact… coaching!
We brought Tom Zajac (2016 Olympic Bronze Medalist in the Nacra 17) on board in mid-2022, and we couldn’t be happier with our progress and with the program we have begun to develop as a three person team. Currently, the costs of bringing a coach and boat around the world with us well exceed the pledges of over $200,000 we have received for 2023. As of January 2023, we need to raise approximately $108,531 to be able to get through the year and keep the campaign running like a well oiled machine.
Please send us an email at usa50racing@gmail.com to receive more detailed information and exact budget numbers. We would be thrilled to provide you with any information you need to inform your donation or pledge. Your support matters greatly to us, and every bit of help takes some of the stress off as we focus our energy on the water and in the gym.
Remember, every donation you make to us through The Richmond Yacht Club Foundation or The Skiff Sailing Foundation is tax-deductible. Online donations can be made here: www.usa50racing.com/donate. For larger donations, please direct your donation via check to:
Memo: “Liebenberg Newberry Olympic Sailing”
351 Brickyard Cove Road
Richmond, CA 94801
USA
