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Challenged America’s Urban Miyares and David Hopkins will shatter the concept that the Transpac is too challenging for sailors with disabilities, even in the double handed class. Donate and be a part of the Challenged America Tanspac campaign Click on … Continue reading
Friday was the last day of the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic NVSSC and it was teams Phoenix and Titans turn to take to the water with Challenged America volunteers in the sailing event
Day 4 of the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic NVSSC . We are seeing so many more double amputees this week, an unfortunate combat injury trend. At the same time, it’s amazing to see the spirit of these men and women who served us. It’s amazing to see their smiles, it’s very contagious and can get very emotional for us volunteers. For most of us, the NVSSC is the highlight of our year. There is noting that compares to giving back to those who gave so much to our country.
Yesterday, disabled veterans from teams Vulcan and Neptune experienced sailing and racing with Challenged America at the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic (NVSSC)
The National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic Program (NVSSC) gives Veterans with disabilities an opportunity for self development and challenge through education and recreational activities. It promotes rehabilitation by teaching summer sporting activities to Veterans with significant physical or psychological impairments.
Actress Bo Derek, a big supporter of disabled veterans causes, visited the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic yesterday.
Second day of the NVSSC, disabled veterans from teams Olympus and Poseidon at the sailing venue
First Day of the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, 125 disabled veterans are in San Diego for a week of sports and friendly competitions. yesterday, it was Teams Poseidon and Mercury’s turn to experience sailing with Challenged America volunteers
Challenged America welcomed blind and visually impaired children from the Bay Park Elementary School for a day of sailing last week
From the children:
I loved sailing with you. I liked it when I turned the wheel and pulled the ropes for the sails. i enjoyed sailing with you.
Love, Abby
I really liked sailing with you. It was really fun. Being towed around was fun too. I can’t wait until I can go sailing again. Thank you for everything.
Sincerely, Sean
Going sailing was a lot of fun. You gave me lots of information about how much a sailboat costs, and what happens during a race, and how fast it goes. I hope I can go sailing again, when my dad comes home.
Sincerely, Danielle
Thank you for going sailing with me. I loved going fast on the boat. It’s cool that someone who can’t see could go sailing. I loved when we were telling stories about when I went on a boat last year. I liked being called Captain Joy. It was fun going sailing.
Your Friend,Joy
I want to say thank you for taking me sailing. It was fun being able to sail the boat. I loved being in the water and seeing the different parts of the boat. The best part was me steering the boat by myself. Thank you again. I had a great time.
Sincerely, Darren
From all of us at Challenged America, we are glad you had fun, come back to sail with us soon, and, thank you, that’s why we volunteer
Thank you, Point Loma Yacht Club presenting a donation of $1,000 to Challenged America co-founder Urban Miyares.
Photo by Tony Creech.
22nd ANNUAL SAN DIEGO WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL SCHEDULED FOR FATHERS DAY, JUNE 16-17, 2012
The 22nd annual San Diego Wooden Boat Festival, featuring more than 70 classic crafts, seminars on traditional maritime skills and activities for kids, will be held June 16-17 at the Koehler Kraft boatyard on Shelter Island.
The San Diego Wooden Boat festival is the premier annual event for Southern California traditional wooden boat enthusiasts and provides a rare opportunity for the general public to view these crafts up close. From small rowing, sailing, and power boats to regal schooners and rugged workboats, all are open to the public.
This year’s Wooden Boat Festival attractions and seminars will include:
Daytime activities at the 22nd Annual San Diego Wooden Boat Festival run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
All proceeds from the event go to benefit Challenged America. Urban Miyares, co-founder of the charitable, San Diego-based, Challenged America, a recreational rehabilitation, adaptive-sailing program which was launched by disabled veterans in 1978, is available for interviews prior to and during the event.
Breakfast and lunch will be available at the festival for a nominal additional charge. On Saturday evening after the festival a special dinner will be offered for an additional charge and will include screenings of classic sailing movies.
For a complete schedule of events and for more information about the festival call the Koehler Kraft yard office at 619 222-9051. Koehler Kraft is located at 2302 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106.
Photos from the 2011 edition courtesy Philippe Gadeyne
