{"id":2174,"date":"2019-07-03T16:37:42","date_gmt":"2019-07-03T20:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/warriorsailing.org\/?p=1597"},"modified":"2019-08-04T22:55:22","modified_gmt":"2019-08-05T02:55:22","slug":"warrior-sailings-first-regional-training-camp-was-a-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.usmmasailingfoundation.org\/index.php\/warrior-sailings-first-regional-training-camp-was-a-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Warrior Sailing’s first Regional Training Camp was a success!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Warrior Sailing Welcomes\u00a0the Great Lakes<\/h3>\n

Warrior Sailing hosted their first Regional Training Camp in Charlevoix, Michigan June\u00a08th and 9th, officially launching the program’s regional sailing season!<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

In 2018, Warrior Sailing initiated a regional effort in the Great Lakes. The goal was was to\u00a0facilitate more opportunities for applicants on a local level, particularly for those who were unable to attend a Basic Training Camp elsewhere due to travel costs and distance. The 2018\u00a0season was a success. This year, we wanted to continue to improve our service to the men and women involved in Warrior Sailing.<\/p>\n

This project began with the appointment of Casey Petz as Regional Coordinator and the naming of Page Sikes as the Military Community Liaison for Warrior Sailing in the Great Lakes Region. Page and Casey decided to start the summer of sailing with a Basic Training Camp for those that wanted to sail with Warrior Sailing in the weekly training. With the help of Cory Kapes, our National Program\u00a0Director, Casey and Page brought 12 Warriors to Charlevoix, Michigan\u00a0to learn how to sail onboard J22\u2019s. Our coaching staff for the camp included Quantum Sail loft employees. The two-day camp truly brought the Great Lakes Region into the Warrior Sailing family.<\/p>\n

The two days were hosted by Charlevoix Yacht Club. The weather was varying sun and clouds with light winds, but enough to get the boats moving around the harbor on beautiful Lake Charlevoix.<\/p>\n

Warrior Sailing looks forward to this increased regional coordination help facilitate more opportunities in the Great Lakes Area. The team there will provide weekly racing onboard the J22, Warrior 22, in Traverse City and will participate in a few regional events this summer and fall. Welcome to the family.<\/p>\n

-Ben Poucher<\/p>\n

What is next for Warrior Sailing<\/h3>\n

We’ve got a busy schedule ahead of us.<\/p>\n