Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Warrior Sailing Update for 2020


J/22 Warrior sailingThe Warrior Sailing organization has steadily expanded over time to better serve the needs of America's war veterans. It is a noble effort to get those veterans an on-the-water experience that helps them better cope with both themselves and a team of people. A large part of the Warrior Sailing experience makes use of standard J/22s and handicap-equipped J/22s at various sailing organizations across the USA. From the West to the East and the Great Lakes to Florida, thousands of war veterans have had the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of sailing on J/22s everywhere. Here is the current Warrior Sailing schedule for 2020: 
  • Mar 13-17:  Charleston, SC, Certification Course
  • Apr 22-27:  Charleston, SC, Charleston Race Week Regatta
  • May 14-18:  Fort Worth, TX, Basic Training
  • Jun 8-12:  San Diego, CA, Basic Training
  • Jun 19-20:  Great Lakes Basic Training 
  • Jun 26 to July 27: Warrior Sailing Great Lakes Tour
  • Aug 17-21 Certification Course (Park City, UT)
  • Sep 12: Newport, RI- Sail For Hope 
  • Sep 21-25: San Diego, CA- National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic
  • Oct 12-16: Annapolis, MD- Basic Training Camp 
  • Nov 30 to Dec 4:  St Petersburg, FL, Basic Training Camp
Please help the Warrior Sailing program in any way possible; whether it's volunteering, providing money support, or support in-kind.  Please contact Cory Kapes, Warrior Sailing Program Manager here: Cory@WarriorSailing.org / (727) 773-6164 Add to Flipboard Magazine.