Our Sailing Challenge/Race to Havana is underway! Here’s our team on the news! More information on the race: St. Petersburg Yacht Club – St. Petersburg to Habana race information page TRACK THE RACE HERE!
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Combat Wounded VC Sailing Team Competes in St. Pete
It is an unusual mix. Adaptive competitive sailing and Post Traumatic Stress treatment. But it is working for our 9 combat wounded veterans that are competing in the America’s Disabled Open Regatta at the St. Pete Yacht Club. Upon arrival to the bay area, the team spent a few days huddling with Dr. Carrie Elk […]
Sailing Challenge mentioned in Tampa Tribune
Our upcoming sailing challenge was mentioned in the Tampa Tribune! Reporter Howard Altman wrote “The effects of the last U.S. foray into Iraq are still being felt by veterans like Army Staff Sgt. Ryan James Moore, who was badly wounded there in 2008. But just because they are wounded doesn’t mean they are conquered. Starting […]
Our partner, St. Petersburg College, shares thoughts on Combat Wounded Veteran Sailing Challenge
One of our partners, St. Petersburg College/J.E. Hanger College of Orthotics and Prosthetics shared some thoughts pertaining to the first ever Sailing Challenge in the July 2014 Newsletter. Our partnership with SPC gives students an opportunity to execute case studies in the field working with our veterans. Read Shacoya Smith’s reaction to this experience at […]