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.
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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
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
San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina
Casa Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant
The Luxurious Hercor Urban Boutique Hotel
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.
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