2012 “Dash” to Chula Vista results

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Congratulations all participants, following are the final results for the inaugural “Dash” to Chula Vista

Day 1:

Skipper Sail Companion Finish Time
   
Eric Berkey 4 Dave Meyer 1 2:12:12
Jon Kenney 7 Marshall Lubin 2 2:17:03
Sue Taetzsch 2 John Barba 3 2:17:34
Bob Willems 1 Tom Frankie 4 2:20:11
Tammy Airhart 3 Stan Bolle 5 2:21:28
Steve Muse 6 Jennifer Muse 6 2:21:37
Loch Crane 8 Mike Swall 7 2:26:15
Colin Smith 5 Dave Symonds 8 2:26:36

Day 2

Skipper Sail Companion Finish Time
   
Colin Smith 7 Dave Symonds 1 2:16:52
Jon Kenney 1* Stan Bolle 6 2:20:25
Loch Crane 5 Tom Frankie 2 2:21:00
Steve Muse 3 Jennifer Muse 3 2:23:00
Sue Taetzsch 8 John Barba 4 2:34:44
Bob Willems 6* Marshall Lubin 8 2:40:20
Tammy Airhart 2 Mike Swall 5 2:43:35
Eric Berkey 4 Dave Meyer 7 2:50:08
* Scoring penalty incurred in Race 2

Final:

Skipper Place Points Total Time
Sue Taetzsch 1 7 4:52:18
Jon Kenney 2 8 4:37:28
Eric Berkey 3 8 5:02:20
Colin Smith 4 9 4:43:28
Steve Muse 5 9 4:44:37
Loch Crane 6 9 4:47:15
Tammy Airhart 7 10 5:05:03
Bob Willems 8 12 5:00:31

2012 ‘Dash” to Chula Vista: Day 2

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A cool and overcast day with light wind awaited competitors and their companion sailors for the leg back to Harbor Island.

That was not enough to temper the enthusiasm and the second part of the “Dash” to Chula Vista was another success, prompting the Chula Vista Yacht Club race committee to announce that 2012 was officially the first annual “Dash”

Another big thank you to the Chula Vista Yacht Club, the California Yacht Marina and all the volunteers who made the event possible.

And let’s not forget the Venetian Point Loma who supplied delicious pizzas for the after race party

Results coming shortly

2012 “Dash” to Chula Vista: Day1

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16 sailors with disabilities and their companion sailors competed in a 20 mile, two day race between Harbor Island in San Diego to the Chula Vista Yacht Club.

The leg started under a bright sun, with 7 to 10 knots breeze and the competitors reaching downwind most of the day.

The weather changed early afternoon when the boats made their way through the South Bay and turned cool and overcast.

That did not temper the enthusiasm of the competitors who finished the leg in about 2 hours and twenty minutes.

A big thanks you to the Chula Vista Yacht Club and California Yacht Marina for organizing the race and for the warm welcome.

2012 Dash to Chiula Vista Participants

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The VA 5th National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic – September 16-21, 2012

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We’re pleased to announce that Challenged America will once again support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic for recently injured veterans. From the San Diego Marriott Marquis Hotel and Marina, September 16 – 21, 2012. Mark your calendars today to help out. More details later.

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DAY AT THE DOCKS – SUNDAY, APRIL 15

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Challenged America will, once again, have a booth at the San Diego Sportsfishing Council’s “Day At The Docks”, at H&M Landing on Scott Street, Sunday, April 15…a fun day for the entire family. Want to help out at the Challenged America booth for this one-day event? Let us know.

Loch & Clare Crane Martin 16 Regatta 2012 Series results

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Seven Martin 16s took to North San Diego Bay on March 24 for the first monthly Loch & Clare Crane Martin 16 Regatta of 2012. Tami Airhart and companion Steve Edenson sailed to 3 “bullets” (first place finishes) out of 4 races to edge out Loch Crane and companion Doug Shaw by one point. Sue Taetzsch, with companion Jean Kelly, finished third.”
March regatta full results
Position Sailor Companion
1 Tami Airhart Steve Edenson
2 Loch Crane Doug Shaw
3 Sue Taetzsch Jean Kelly
4 Colin Smith Sylvia Swall
5 Steve Muse Jennifer Muse
6 Eric Berkey Dave Meyer
7 Bob Willems John Barba

Photos of the race courtesy Doug Shaw:

11th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Feast @ Fiddler’s Green Restaurant

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The Irish celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all weekend long … so celebrate with Challenged America on Sunday, March 18 at the

11th Annual St. Patrick’s Day

Feast @ Fiddler’s Green Restaurant

Where everyone goes for St. Patrick’s Day to support kids, adults and veterans with disabilities and the Challenged America program.

SUNDAY, March 18, 2011, 5:30 PM to 8 PM
Fiddler’s Green Restaurant
2760 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106

(619) 222-2216

The well-known “in spot” on the San Diego waterfront where everyone meets for fine steak and seafood, beverages and entertainment, Feast @ Fiddler’s is that No Extra Cost, No Speeches fundraising event everyone loves. Come with family and friends for dinner, meet other supporters and participants in the Challenged America program, and just order off the menu. Steve Rock, Fiddler’s Green Restaurant owner donates the proceeds to the Challenged America program.

Enjoy a traditional St. Patrick’s Day celebration with others and support a good-cause,.

Challenged America is a charitable, therapeutic sailing program for kids, adults and veterans with disabilities founded in San Diego by disabled veterans in 1978.

New donation, a beautifully restored Erickson 35

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She has been at the Challenged America docks for a little over a week.  This 1971 Erickson 35 has been beautifully restored by her previous owner.  The woods are beautifully varnished, engine rebuilt all new deck hardware, including new Anderson winches.

Erickson 35

Erickson 35 drawings

KPBS will be airing their interview with Disabled Businesspersons Association (DBA) president urban Miyares

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This Friday, February 17, 2012, KPBS will be airing their interview with Disabled Businesspersons Association (DBA) president urban Miyares on their Evening Interview Television Show, at 6:30 p.m., and again on their Saturday morning radio show.

If you miss either of these broadcasts, the interview with Urban will also be on the KBPS website at www.KPBS.org.

Filming of this interview will be conducted at Interwork Institute this Friday at 11 a.m.
Businesspersons Association (DBA) president urban Miyares on their Evening Interview Television Show, at 6:30 p.m., and again on their Saturday morning radio show.

If you miss either of these broadcasts, the interview with Urban will also be on the KBPS website at www.KPBS.org.

Filming of this interview will be conducted at Interwork Institute this Friday at 11 a.m.

“Dash To Chula Vista Race” – April 21-22, 2012

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Prepared for a Different Type of Martin 16 Race? Get ready Martin 16 sailors, novice and experienced alike, April 21 & 22 will be the first “Dash To Chula Vista” Race, hosted by Chula Vista Yacht Club.

Starting from our new location on Harbor Island, and (Leg One) finish at the Chula Vista Yacht Club, on Saturday April 21 – where a Welcoming Party will be waiting for you, complete with food, beverage and fun. Then, leave your Martin 16s behind and motor back to the Challenged America dock on Harbor Island…rest at home…and then return, the next day (April 22) to Challenged America and we’ll take you to Chula Vista YC (or you can drive), for the start of Leg Two, from the Chula Vista YC to the finish line at Challenged America on Harbor Island.

A great opportunity to experience a distance race from the North Bay to the South Bay, and learn so much more about sailing and your Martin 16. This will be a fun event for everyone, sailors, family members and friends. Sponsors are welcome and needed.

Notice will be sent to all on the Challenged America Newsletter list, once arrangements have been made…but mark your calendars today for the “Dash To Chula Vista” Race.