by Ian Holtzworth | Apr 2, 2017 | Sailing Events
More than 500 sailors took part in a historic 3-day regatta from St. Petersburg to Havana this February. The regatta first took place in 1929 and last took place 58 years ago. Among the sailors making the trip were two vessels with wounded warriors. The trip ended at...
by Ian Holtzworth | Nov 13, 2016 | Warrior Sailing
The Warrior Sailing Program utilizes adaptive technology that wounded vets learning to sail use on sailboats provided by the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and Sailing Center. “A lot of times, they leave all the anxieties and the issues that they have of daily living on...
by Ian Holtzworth | Nov 13, 2016 | Our Veterans
Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Adam Keys is the recipient of Lockheed Martin’s inaugural Fighting Spirit Scholarship for wounded veterans. The scholarship, in conjunction with the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl Dec. 23, provides wounded veterans opportunities to...
by Ian Holtzworth | Oct 5, 2016 | Warrior Sailing
HOOD Sailmakers (www.HOOD-Sails.com), designers and manufacturers of high-quality, long lasting, durable sails, has announced that during the months of October and November proceeds from new sail orders and service work will be donated to the Warrior Sailing Program....
by Ian Holtzworth | Sep 24, 2016 | Sailing Events
The Annapolis Yacht Club recently hosted the Warrior Sailing 3-day basic training camp. The goal of these training camps is to introduce sailing to warriors wounded during active duty. After their initial training, the soldiers participate in a race and many go on to...
