150 YEARS STRONG
150
YEARS STRONG
The Next Chapter Starts Now
Ten Eyck Trophies
National Championships
Olympians
National Team Members
Built on Water
Forged in Commitment
Built on Water
Forged in Commitment
With 14 Ten Eyck Trophies, 10 National Championships, 14 Olympians, and more than 70 National Team members, Wisconsin Rowing stands as the second most decorated program in the country.
This legacy of excellence started right here on Lake Mendota — in cold mornings, relentless training sessions, and a culture that demands the best from each athlete.
We don’t just build fast boats.
We build resilient leaders.
For 150 years, Wisconsin Rowing has built a legacy of grit, championships, and Olympians. Join alumni and supporters in powering Project 2030 and protecting the future of Badger rowing.
Our Mission
Protect the Tradition.
Power the Future.
Building on 150 years of excellence, the Stewards of 1874 areis committed to sustaining and reigniting Wisconsin Men’s Rowing at the highest level. Through immediate support of Project 2030 and the long-term commitment to the $50 million Legacy Fund, we are mobilizing the Badger community to ensure every generation has the resources to compete — and win — in the IRA Grand Final.
This is about protecting the standard and powering the future.
Why This Matters
Excellence Isn’t Accidental…
It’s Supported.
Elite performance requires elite resources.
Your support fuels:
- High-performance training
- Recruiting and retention of top talent
- Coaching staff augmentation
- Equipment and facility enhancements
- Team building events and travel support
Without sustained alumni and supporter involvement, competitive excellence becomes harder to maintain.
With it, Wisconsin Rowing remains a national force.
How You Can Help
The Next 150 Years Starts with Us
Wisconsin Rowing’s first 150 years built a legacy of grit, pride, and excellence. Now, the next chapter begins — and we need everyone in the boat.
As alumni and supporters, your connection to this program is powerful. Your support fuels the training, resources, and opportunities that keep Wisconsin Rowing competitive at the highest level. This tradition only grows stronger when we pull together.
There are meaningful ways for every alum to contribute:
The Annual Stewards Excellence Fund
Join a growing community of alumni providing recurring, sustainable giving that directly supports Project 2030. Addressing the immediate operational needs of the program as we carve a path back to the IRA Grand Final.
The Legacy Fund
Invest with major gifts in the long-term strength of Wisconsin Rowing by helping build the financial foundation that keeps us nationally competitive for decades to come.
Time and Talent
Become a member of the Stewards and help build the processes and execute the plans to ensure Wisconsin Rowing’s short and long-term success.
