Category Archives: Transpac
Challenged America Co Founder Urban Miyares to be interviewed by Argo Challenge
Challenged America co founder Urban Miyares will be interviewed by a Argo Challenge film crew tomorrow. Questions will focus on the Challenge America story, our programs and the positive effects of sailing on individuals with disabilities. The interview is part … Continue reading
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Challenged America in the 2005 Transpac
Overcoming their individual disabilities to complete the 2005 Transpac, a grueling, 2,225-mile yacht race from California to Hawaii, the six members of the Challenged America team arrived in Honolulu Sunday evening at 23:31:50 local time. They had raced their yacht, … Continue reading
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