Crew Notes #11

The next 60 days
will define this campaign

🪢 The Rest of 2026 is make-or-break.

Here’s what’s ahead between now and the end of July:

• Northern California Championships - Santa Cruz, California

• U.S. Nationals – Corpus Christi, Texas

• North American Championships – San Pedro, California

• Dutch Water Week (Sailing Grand Slam Event) – Almere, Netherlands

• Kieler Woche (Sailing Grand Slam Event) – Kiel, Germany

• San Pedro Olympic Classes Regatta – Long Beach, CA

These aren’t optional stops.
They’re the events that build ranking, experience, and momentum toward the Olympic Trials.

But getting to the start line at this level comes with real costs — and I’ve reached a point where I can’t do it alone anymore.

Here’s the gap:

I need to raise $15,000 in the next 3 weeks to stay on track for Dutch Water Week and Kieler Woche.

Without it, I’ll have to make the call to miss one — or both.

Why this matters

At this level, coaching is the difference between being in the mix… and getting left behind.

At my last international regatta, sailors with coaches:

• Were towed to the course while I sailed an hour just to get there

• Had real-time strategy on wind shifts and pressure changes happening a mile upwind

• Stayed warmer, carried less weight, and started races fresher

I had the speed. I had the starts. But without that support, I lost places I shouldn’t have.

At this level, those margins decide everything.

👉 This is where you come in:

If you’ve been following along, supporting, or cheering from afar — I’m asking you to step in now.

• Make a tax-deductible donation through the Skiff Sailing Foundation

  • Every dollar goes directly to:

    • Coaching support

    • Boat charters

    • Travel and entry fees

    Nothing goes toward family expenses. Everything is verified through the Skiff Sailing Foundation.

• Forward this email to a friend, family member, business or colleague who might want to be part of the journey

• Share a message of encouragement — every word fuels me forward

• Purchase something from the swag store — every purchase fuels the campaign and spreads the word!

This campaign isn’t backed by a federation. It’s powered by people.

And right now, I’m asking for your help to keep this going.

Not just for me — but to show my kids what it looks like to go all in on something that matters.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

With gratitude,
Lauren Wilson Second Wind Racing

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