150 YEARS STRONG
150
YEARS STRONG
The Next Chapter Starts Now
Ten Eyck Trophies
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 is committed to sustaining and reigniting Wisconsin Men’s Rowing at the highest level. Through immediate support of Project 2030 and the long-term strength of a $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
- Athlete wellness and academic success
- Equipment and facility enhancements
- Competitive travel and race opportunities
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 Stewards of 1874
Join a growing community of alumni providing recurring, sustainable giving that directly supports Project 2030 and the daily development of our athletes — on the water, in the classroom, and beyond.
The Legacy Fund
Invest 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
Mentor. Connect. Open doors. Strengthen the network that once strengthened you.
