Portland Marine Society: dedicated to preserving and celebrating Portland’s rich maritime heritage. Through education, events, and advocacy, it connects the community to the working waterfront and the sea. The Society supports maritime history, seamanship, and the people who keep Maine’s marine traditions alive.

HM Payson: a private family foundation dedicated to strengthening Maine communities. The foundation supports nonprofits working in education, the arts, environmental stewardship, and community well-being. Through thoughtful philanthropy, H.M. Payson helps build a more resilient and vibrant Maine.

P.W. Sprague Memorial Foundation: honors the legacy of P.W. Sprague by supporting charitable, educational, and community-focused initiatives in Maine. The foundation invests in organizations that strengthen civic life, learning, and opportunity. Its mission reflects a long-standing commitment to service, stewardship, and lasting community impact.

Mark Winter: serves as Director of Development for the Marine Learning Project and is also a dedicated supporter of the organization. He played a hands-on role supporting the vessel last season and was a familiar face at many events. 

Michael Van Der Veen:

Daniel & Laura Kress:

Friends of Windjammer Days: supports and promotes Boothbay Harbor’s annual Windjammer Days celebration. The organization helps preserve maritime traditions while bringing the community together through events and programming. Their efforts ensure Windjammer Days remains a vibrant and cherished coastal tradition.

William Full: serves the Marine Learning Project as Director of Volunteers and is a cornerstone of the organization’s operations. He has personally dedicated an extraordinary amount of time to preparing the vessel to sail, often spending more time aboard than anyone else.

Kevin Gildart:

Kenneth Colburn:

Katheryn Williams: