Money comes from a combination of private donations and school support. The team just started a booster club. Since then, they've become a major player in the Midwest, finishing third at last fall's MCSA Area West Eliminations. With the nearest competition over four hours away, the team spends a lot of time on the road and usually sails in only one regatta per weekend. Last year they sent sailors to the Coed Nationals and this past fall to Singlehanded Nationals.
Bowers sees a bright future for the squad.
We've learned a lot, and the team's really motivated. When the rest of the country pack up their boats for the winter, Bowers breaks out DN and Nite iceboats, and the team develops its love for speed on Minnesota's hardwater. The Student Government distributes activities fees to all of the activities and clubs on campus. Today, sailing is one of the best-funded club sports at the university. Throughout the '90s, Florida sailors proved their dedication by qualifying for at least one ICSA championship each year.