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San Diego International Boat Show, Volunteers Needed

challengedamerica — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 01:48:44 +0000

Challenged America Sailing Participants and Volunteers needed for the San Diego International Boat Show

Thanks to everyone who helped out at the Wooden Boat Festival this weekend.

This is a busy month for boat shows. The San Diego International Boat Show will take place this next weekend, Thursday through Saturday, June 20-23 at the Sheraton Harbor Island and Challenged America will have a booth to tell show attendees about our program.

Volunteers will be needed at the booth all four days of the show. Please reply to this email (Ahoy@ChallengedAmerica.org) if you are would like to help on one or more of the following shifts.

Thu, 6/20 11:00*- 3:00 3:00 – 7:00
Fri, 6/21 11:30 – 3:30 3:30 – 7:00
Sat, 6/22 2:30 – 7:00
Sun, 6/23 9:30 – 2:00 2:00 – 6:30*

* includes setup or teardown

Thanks,

Doug Shaw

Volunteer Companion Sailor

Racing to Hawaii Without Sight, Transpac 2013

challengedamerica — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:33:06 +0000

SWYC Sail Fleet Presents… Racing to Hawaii Without Sight, Transpac 2013

Everyone is guessing and speculating about the Challenged America double-handed entry of Urban Miyares and David Hopkins in this year’s legendary, 2,225 nautical mile Transpac Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu. Now you can get the answers, first-hand, from Urban Miyares, co-founder of San Diego’s Challenged America Program.

Southwestern Yacht Club
Monday June 24, 6pm

Transpac 2013, Racing to Hawaii Without Sight PDF

2 Disabled Vets Set Sail Across the Pacific

challengedamerica — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:02:01 +0000

San Diego XETV Channel 6 segment on Challenged America and Team Challenged America

2 Disabled Vets Set Sail Across the Pacific video

Disabled Veterans Raise Their Sails to Raise Money

challengedamerica — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:09:52 +0000

Against all odds, two local disabled veterans have teamed up to take on one of sailing’s premier races.

They both have disabilities that you’d think would make sailing impossible, but instead they hope to show others why they should never give up on a dream.

In this Your Stories video, Steve Price has their inspirational story.

San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8 - cbs8.com

Transpacific Yacht Race Aloha and Send Off Party

challengedamerica — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:15:21 +0000

Transpacific Yacht Race Team Challenged America Aloha and Send Off Party

Koehler Kraft Boatyard,

Thursday, June 27, starting at 4:30 pm, at

2302 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106.

Come see B’Quest and its modifications for short-handed sailing, and wish an Aloha to Urban & David as they sail B’Quest up to Los Angeles for their July 8 Transpac start. Wear your Hawaiian/Aloha apparel, bring family and friends, and learn more about the 2,225 nautical mile race to Hawaii and what Urban & David are planning.

Team Challenged America on SD KUSI Channel 9

challengedamerica — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 02:29:31 +0000

Team Challenged America interviewed by KUSI Rick Willis

Volunteers needed for the Wooden Boat Festival

challengedamerica — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:18:05 +0000

The Wooden Boat Festival at Koehler Kraft Boatyard on Shelter Island this Saturday and Sunday is an important annual fundraiser for Challenged America. Several people have responded to the newsletter, but additional volunteers are needed help staff the front gate, T-shirt booth and Challenged America information booth. Please email the office (Ahoy@ChallengedAmerica.org) if you are available to help on any of the following shifts.

Sat, 6/15 8:00*- 1:00 1:00 – 5:00
Sun, 6/16 9:00 – 12:30 12:30 – 4:30*

* includes setup or teardown
Visit the festival Facebook page:

Also, we have all eight Martin 16’s scheduled to sail this Friday, 6/14 12 noon – 3pm and need a couple more companion sailors. Please reply if you are a qualified companion sailor and available Friday. Should be a great day on the bay.

Thanks,
Doug Shaw
Volunteer Companion Sailor

Team Challenged America Thanks Supporters

challengedamerica — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:55:59 +0000

The fundraiser at Fiddler’s Green was a success, thanks to all the volunteers and supporters for donating time, products and services

Please check out the following businesses who donated products and services

David Koos and Entech Biotech

Flirt in Point Loma

San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina

Good Point Gasoline

Point Loma Village Florist

Ocean Beach Auto Body

Seaforth Boat Rentals

Casa Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant

Notorious for Hair

Grape Connections

Old Venice Restaurant

Authentic Pilates by Maja

The Luxurious Hercor Urban Boutique Hotel

Chef Corky Mata

San Diego Chiropractic Group

Lonnie’s health and Wealth

The Venetian Restaurant

La Jolla Cosmetic Laser Clinic

Ann Butler

A big thank you to Steve Rock for the use of his restaurant Fiddler’s Green and the band “The Reflectors” playing during the event.

Eat, Drink, Dance and support Challenged America Transpac 2013, June 2nd

challengedamerica — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:11:51 +0000

Team Challenged America Transpac 2013

Urban Miyares and Dave Hopkins are double handing the Transpac!
They need your support!!!
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Join us at Fiddlers Green – Eat, Drink, Dance and support this amazing adventure

Date: Sunday, June 2nd
Time: 1-4 pm
Location: Fiddlers Green
Band: The Reflectors
Raffle: 2:00
Silent Auction: 3:30

Challenged America: Let’s do the 2013 Transpac

What began as an impossible dream in 1991 (to do the Transpacific Yacht Race from Los Angeles to Honolulu), is now a reality at the San Diego-based Challenged America program of sailors with disabilities.

Challenged America – Team Challenged America Transpac 2013

FIDDLERS GREEN

2760 Shelter Island Drive, SD, 92106 619-222-2216

RAFFLE & SILENT AUCTION
Some Raffle Items
Action Beach & Bay Rentals, HS salon haircut, Frestone Auto Care oil change, $20 gift cards from Hodads…yum, Cabrillo pet hospital gifts, Ocean Beach Autobody detail service..
Some Silent Auction Items
Corky Mata- Have cook will Travel- $400 value, Fender Aerodyne Statocaster guitar- $700 value,(6) $150 gift cards for massage services at Lonnies Massage………

DONATIONS

You can also send your tax-deductible donation check to:

Challenged America
Sunroad Resort Marina
955 Harbor Island Drive, Suite130
San Diego, CA 92101

or donate online through PayPal
We Thank You!

To Volunteer Call:
Challenged America Office: 619-523-9318

Grand Banks 42 Update: Volunteers Needed to Sand & Paint

challengedamerica — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:43:59 +0000

Challenged America Grand Banks 42 Flagship

All that is remaining to complete and bring the motor yacht “Challenged America” (a classic Grand Banks 42) to its home dock at Sunroad Resort Marina are a few volunteers willing and able to paint the top cabin.

We’re anxious to have the Challenged America program’s Flagship operational; you’re help is needed today.

For additional information on participating in the Sanding & Painting Party in San Diego, phone or email the Challenged America office today, and we will contact you right away to make arrangements.

Office: (619) 523-9318

Email: Ahoy@ChallengedAmerica.org