The West Marine Challenged America Regatta dinner is June 10

The West Marine Challenged America Regatta is an annual event benefiting the charitable Challenged America program for children and adults with disabilities, a therapeutic adaptive sailing program conceived in 1978 by disabled San Diego veterans.

Hundreds participate in this free, volunteer-driven sailing program each year. Funds from the West Marine Challenged America Regatta go directly towards maintaining the program’s fleet of 12 specially built or modified vessels, providing free learn-to-sail and advanced sailing opportunities for those hospitalized, in therapeutic recovery or rehabilitation programs, for children and adults living with disabilities, civilians and veterans, along with loved ones in the community.

The dinner will be at the Bali Hai restaurant, on Shelter Island, Steve Cushman will be the keynote speaker and the music will be performed by the Steel Monarchs (Steel drum band from the Monarch school for homeless and at risk students)

See details about the events, generous sponsors and auction

Reserve your seat or table at the dinner  here (Donations are tax deductible)

Volunteers needed, please contact

Prominent businessman and philanthropist Stephen Cushman, keynote speaker at the West Marine Challenged America Regatta dinner

As a fourth generation San Diegan, Stephen Cushman has continued the Cushman family tradition of service to our community. He has been actively involved with over 60 Boards and Commissions and is committed to making San Diego an even better place to live. He was the Chairman of the Board of Port Commissioners for 12 years, as well as Chairman of the College of Business Administration Board at San Diego State University and President of the San Diego Food Bank, to name only a few.

Mr. Cushman holds a degree in Business Administration from California Western University. He began his career in publishing and then progressed into the travel industry for 25 years. During that time, he established his automotive dealerships, The Cush Automotive Group, and was a recognized leader in the automotive industry before its sale in 2006. Among numerous other awards, Mr. Cushman received special recognition in 2001 from the San Diego Convention and Visitor’s Bureau for Extraordinary Leadership and Support of the Tourism Industry in San Diego and in 2008 Community Champion of the year

Mr. Cushman currently resides in San Diego with his wife, Marjorie. He is the proud father of two daughters, their husbands and four grandchildren.

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