Away from the Spotlight: Warrior Sailing
Veterans bond and heal through sailboat racing. For more information on Warrior Sailing, visit warriorsailing.org. Thank you Fox Sports Detroit for coming out and learning about Warrior Sailing and our impact on the lives of service-disable veterans.
On Air with Ben Poucher WJR News Talk Radio
Program Director Ben Poucher was recently interviewed live on WJR Chicago News Talk Radio with Frank Beckmann to discuss Warrior Sailing and its impact on the veteran community. Listen to the interview here.
Military veteran finds peace of mind, ‘purpose to live’ through sailing
The Detroit News published a great Article on Warrior Sailing's presence in the 2019 Bell's Beer Bayview Mackinac Race. Read the article here.
Tough Conditions in the 2019 BYC Mackinac Race
It was a hard fought battle in the 2019 Bell's Beer Bayview Mackinac race. Warrior 53 finished early Monday morning after tackling every challenging condition. Lake Huron put the crew to the test with thunderstorms, becalmed no wind conditions, downwind fast sailing,...
Follow the Action in the 2019 Bell’s Beer Bayview Mackinac Race
Join the crew onboard Warrior 53 Saturday at 13:40 EST for the start of the 2019 Bell's Beer Bayview Mackinac Race. The 2019 Bell's Beer Bayview Mackinac Race Begins Tomorrow! Racing in Class B, the Warrior crew will be on the line with formidable opponents including...
Goal: Complete the Chicago-Mac Race
44 hours and 26 minutes after the start, the crew of Warrior 53 completed the 111th CYC Race to Mackinac. The Chicago-Mac race was another great challenge for the 9 warriors racing onboard the warrior 53. So proud of our teamwork and dedication to sailing the boat...
Follow the Action in the 2019 Chicago to Mackinac Race
Join Warrior Sailing alumni Gabe George as OBR aboard Warrior 53 on the water during the 111th Chicago to Mackinac Race. The Chicago Mackinac Race Begins Tomorrow! Beginning at 10:30 am, Gabe George will be reporting live as the crew of Warrior 53 casts off the docks...
What is Warrior Sailing to you?
We asked camp graduates from all levels this question at Charleston Race week. The answers speak for themselves. That's a hard question. "It's mental freedom". "It's given me my life back". "It's time to bond with my brothers and sisters". "It's beauty". Every answer...
Goal: Refresh Warrior 53’s Nonskid
Nonskid is pretty important - it helps keep us on the boat! Warrior 53's nonskid deck was in dire need of refurbishment, so we took advantage of a no-wind day for some boatwork. Boat work is often a slow, dull, tedious process, especially large jobs like painting...
Warrior 53′ has new sails!
Through the generosity of Bainbridge International, Sailmaker Tyler Hadden, and the USMMA Sailing Foundation, Warrior 53' is equipped with a new main, jib, and spinnaker! Building Sails for Warrior 53' Last year the Warrior crew made the most of the sail inventory...
