The Arthur “Tuna” Wullschleger Umpire Fund, also known as “the Tuna Fund,” was established in 2008 as a restricted endowment fund of the United States Sailing Foundation in honor of the late US Sailing Umpire Emeritus Arthur Wullschleger through the generosity of sailors interested in the growth of the US Sailing umpire corps. The endowment’s purpose is to support the development of umpires and promote quality umpiring for match and team racing in the United States and around the world.
The Umpires Committee encourages rising umpires who need travel assistance to apply for financial support through the Tuna Fund. The Committee will give priority to members who are seeking to become certified as umpires or upgrade their certification, but, at its discretion, may also support the travel of other umpires.
In a typical year, the Committee may award two to four grants averaging $300-$600 each, depending on the market performance of the fund and the number of requests.
If you have questions, please email raceadmin@ussailing.org.
To make a tax-deductible gift to the Tuna Fund, please visit the US Sailing Donate page.
Please use this form to apply for a Tuna Fund travel grant.
