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.
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
PLYC’s (Point Loma Yacht Club) annual charity event kicks off with The Big Boat Race with proceeds to benefit Challenged America, San Diego.
Vietnam veteran Urban Miyares, co-founder of Challenged America, has brought sailing to countless disabled sailors and has fielded teams that race locally, internationally, and even the TransPac.
PLYC is proud to be a Challenged America supporter.
The Big Boat Race begins at noon in front of the club. The race will be in north bay with a course to be determined and posted by the race committee located on shore. There are two classes—spin and non spin.
The Big Boat Race is the second of our series of club races and counts towards our high point trophies.
SI’s and entry forms are available online on the club website. Unlike our other club races, this race requires and entry fee.
The after race party will be held immediately following, poolside at the club with a BBQ, refreshments, live music, along with a charity raffle.
We hope you will come out and support Challenged America in this fun race and party.
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 |
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
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.
| 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:
