Sponsorship


Sponsorships, both corporate and private donations, are crucial to the success of an Olympic campaign.  To administer a successful Olympic campaign it is imperative to have the funds in order to accomplish the ultimate goal. This sponsorship program is set up to benefit both private contributors, as well as any corporate sponsors.

When an individual or company sponsors an aspiring Olympic sailor they endorse many positive values that are engrained into today’s societal behaviors, including:

Environmentalism, Perseverance, Success, Motivation, Victory, Courage, Wind driven power, Freedom, Determination, and more...

Bob has illustrated his progress and success, but he still receives limited financial support from US Sailing and the US Olympic Committee. Therefore, like most aspiring US Olympic sailors, he must aggressively fundraise in order to fulfill his financial needs. His international competition is working just as hard as Bob both on and off the water. However, they have the benefit of receiving full government funding, something that is not done in the U.S. Bob needs your help in the form of dollars, airline miles or any other means that can help him reach his goal.

It is crucial for Bob to develop a strong relationship with his supporters.  With this strong relationship Bob will bring his supporters along with him in his quest for an Olympic gold medal. 

Sponsorship Programs:

Private Donations:

Bob accepts any donation from private supporters.  All donations to Bob’s campaign are tax-deductible through the Columbia Yacht Club Legacy Foundation a 501(C)(3) organization. 

Each private donor will receive some piece of custom "bobsails.com" campaign gear, depending on level of donation. 




Donations can be made via Paypal or through a check.  Please click the link below for a paypal donation.

Note: Donations made online are NOT tax deductable, only checks are tax deductable.



Please make checks payable to:
Columbia Yacht Club Legacy Foundation
Memo: Bob Willis
2118 N. Hudson 
Chicago, IL 60614

 

Corporate Sponsorships:

 



When a company engages in a partnership with Bob, they are given the opportunity to reach thousands of potential paying customers.  Sailing is an affluent sport, and the general market for sailing continues to grow as the sport becomes more mainstream. 


Bob has been interviewed by ESPN.com, Sailgroove.org, The New London Day, The Connecticut College Magazine and has been featured in Windsurfing magazine, Windsport Magazine, SailingAnarchy.com and more.


Please feel free to contact Bob anytime regarding budget information and sponsorship opportunities.