Year End Regatta and Holiday Party

Congratulations to Katelijne Langezaal, Sue Taetzsch, and Rob North for taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, respectively in yesterday's year end mini-regatta, followed by a great Holiday party. More pics at https://photos.app.goo.gl/xe9ps8wHaKDkKX9e2

Huge thanks to Point Loma Yacht Club for their generous donation supporting Challenged Sailors San Diego's adaptive sailing program.

 

(Joel sailing a Martin 16 with power assist system in PLYC's Charity Bay Race)

PVA Sailing Clinics

Through the summer, Challenged Sailors San Diego held a series of sailing clinics in conjunction with Paralyzed Veterans of America, Cal-Diego Chapter. Our volunteers always enjoy and appreciate the opportunity to sail with these vets. Thank you, PVA, for your kind note.

#GivingTuesday

Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday (November 28) is an international day of giving, kicking off the charitable giving season. Please consider making a donation at https://www.challengedsailors.org to support our adaptive sailing program.

A donation of $100 will enable someone with a disability such as Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Muscular Dystrophy, amputation, Traumatic Brain Injury, visual impairment, hearing impairment, Cerebral Palsy, or ALS to enjoy an afternoon sailing on San Diego Bay.

"Thanks for the wonderful experiences ..." - A.
"I had so much fun ..." - C.
"I loved every single second ..." - D.
" ... feel the wind in my face. I would love to go sail again." - A.
"[P.] would [like] to come sail again ... He had the best time. So proud of himself for steering the boat." - J.

Thank you for considering Challenged Sailors San Diego in your charitable giving. https://www.challengedsailors.org

Freedom Festival 2017

Join Challenged Sailors San Diego and Paralyzed Veterans of America, Cal-Diego Chapter at the Freedom Festival after Saturday's Veteran's Day Parade. http://www.caldiegopva.org/event/freedom-festival-2017/…

Torrey Pines Kiwanis Adaptive Skier Scholarship Program

Challenged Sailors San Diego participants - if you're interested in skiing, take a look at this opportunity sponsored by Torrey Pines Kiwanis, who also support us at CSSD:

Torrey Pines Kiwanis Adaptive Skier Scholarship Program

Purgatory Resort, nestled in the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, will be your destination this winter if you are awarded a Torrey Pines Kiwanis Adaptive Skier Scholarship.
Breathtaking scenery, old west charm, friendly people and an exciting experience will highlight a scholarship winner’s all-expense paid trip.

The scholarships were created to provide an opportunity for people with disabilities to discover their potential, successfully meet and overcome challenges, learn and enjoy an exciting new sport, travel and make new friends... and most importantly, have fun! These benefits and many more have been experienced by over 500 past scholarship recipients.

The Torrey Pines Kiwanis Club raised the ski scholarship funds through its annual event, the San Diego Festival of the Arts. The scholarships enable people like you to learn how to ski under the careful direction of the Adaptive Sports Association (ASA) ski instructors in Durango. The ASA is one of the best ski schools for people with disabilities in the United States. The skiers will travel to Durango during January or February, 2018.

This scholarship includes round-trip airfare from San Diego to Durango, Colorado, five nights of lodging in the host home of Adaptive Sports Association staff/volunteers, four days of ski instruction, lift tickets and all necessary equipment. Outer ski clothing may be available on request.

To participate in this program, please submit this application by November 30, 2017.

Ross Ehrhardt, Ski Program Director
Torrey Pines Kiwanis Foundation
8677 Villa La Jolla Drive, Suite 1144 La Jolla, CA 92037
rossandsue@cox.net
619-990-8173 cell

Note: To qualify for the program you must have a permanent disability.

Important: this is a new application system for us. Please save a copy. After you submit this form electronically, please send me [Ross] an e-mail stating that you submitted it. You may also send it by copying the form and sending me an e-mail with PDF attached or postal mailing it.

Share The Good

Challenged Sailors San Diego was selected as the recipient in October's Share The Good program.  Listen for features, interviews, and Public Service Announcements about CSSD on KOGO and other San Diego iHeartRadio stations (101.5 KGB | Channel 933 | Rock 105.3 | XTRA Sports 1360 | Star 94.1 | AM 600 KOGO | JAM’N 95.7) throughout October.

Thank you for your votes!

Vote for CSSD

Vote by Thursday for Challenged Sailors San Diego in Newsradio 600 KOGO's Share The Good SD campaign. Your support will help spread the word about our free adaptive sailing program for kids and adults with disabilities. http://bit.ly/2xwl5Zo

Latest News from CSSD

If you didn't receive a copy of the September CSSD Newsletter by email, you can read it here.

Coastal Cleanup Day 9/16/2017

Challenged Sailors San Diego participated in Coastal Cleanup Day 2017 San Diego County by retrieving trash from San Diego Bay while out sailing.

PVA Regatta 9/8/2017

Paralyzed Veterans of America, Cal-Diego Chapter clinic, regatta, and after-race party with Challenged Sailors San Diego was held 9/8/2017. Thanks to Ability Center of San Diego for providing food and drinks.  Photos here.

What's New at CSSD

Learn about the latest activities at Challenged Sailors San Diego. If you didn't receive a copy of the July CSSD Newsletter by email, you can read it here.

Changes to CSSD Board

Challenged Sailors San Diego (CSSD) is a growing organization and is always looking for ways to improve and serve our many volunteers and sailors. I would like to announce an addition to our Board of Directors: Gail Smith. Gail has been an active contributor for a long time and is currently working with the Port of San Diego on accessibility opportunities and the Master Plan Update Process. Additionally, I'd like to announce that Jane Dunn has agreed to serve as President of CSSD effective immediately. She has been involved since before the organization was formed and has been an essential part of the team since then. I will remain on the Board of Directors and focus on grants and fund raising. Our other key volunteers will continue to do the fantastic work that they do to keep CSSD afloat and serving our sailors.  

THANK YOU to all of our volunteers and sailors. YOU are the magic that keeps CSSD running. 

Sincerely,
Kevin Wixom

Join CSSD at SD Festival of Arts

Challenged Sailors San Diego will have a booth at and will be a beneficiary of the San Diego Festival of the Arts, June 10 & 11 at Waterfront Park (Harbor Dr. by the County Administration Building). Produced by Kiwanis and San Diego Magazine, this unforgettable weekend filled with art by 200 artists, food, craft beer and entertainment benefits programs for San Diegans with disabilities, including Challenged Sailors San Diego.

See the festival website (http://www.sdfestivalofthearts.org/) for further details about the festival, including parking, artists, entertainment, and food.

You can purchase tickets in advance at http://www.sdfestivalofthearts.org/tickets/.  Use promotional code CHARITY and get a 50% discount on tickets.

CSSD Hats now available

The 2017 CSSD hats have arrived!

Be among the first on the water to sport the new cap.

It is 100% cotton and washable.

Only $15!

Pick one up at the dock or email treasurer@challengedsailors.org to arrange pick up.

Have you bought your dinner tickets for the KMAC Regatta yet?

That’s a great place to be “seen” with your new hat!

Dinner Tickets available at

http://www.challengedsailors.org/kmac-2017-donate.html

This is your chance to win:

A Seven night stay in a Two Bedroom Home in Costa Rica

Restaurant gift certificates

Museum Passes

Boating and Fishing Trips

Show Tickets

and more!