U.S. Patriot Sailing Needs Your Help!
OPERATION IRISH CHALLENGE- BEAUFORT CUP 2022
Their mission is to superbly represent ALL U.S. Veterans and all U.S. Services; win the Beaufort Cup and the 10,000 Euro award for charity; and conquer a new life challenge as a TEAM!
With my mission to raise awareness for U.S. Patriot Sailing, I have to share a recent message from the team:
Our Veteran sailing Team was invited by the Irish Defense Forces to compete in the International Military & First Responders Regatta for the Beaufort Cup in Cork, Ireland in July.
Unfortunately, two weeks ago our planned 3rd party funding for travel to this event is no longer available.
We have 9 Veterans (USMC, USN, USA, USAF - combat, DVs, and active duty) schedule to represent our country and Armed Services.
US PATRIOT Sailing needs your support to ensure the Veteran team can participate.
We need to raise $15K to meet this goal.
Every bit counts! so please take time and make a donation, small or large!
https://www.uspatriotsailing.org/Donation-Form?fbclid=IwAR3eVgrYJ69OsEDfZnE-PjOqiF4L3bbwOJwGz0EFTXB3FrbiZ9UUfZwwgkA
With the current sailing season in full swing, U.S. Patriot Sailing has been busy providing multiple opportunities for veterans to sail each week in multiple locations. With boats based in Maryland and California, and opportunities to travel, this is a national team! Share the schedule with any veterans you know: https://www.uspatriotsailing.org/MasterCalendar
Highlights:
Recently donated J109 Patriot VII added to the Annapolis fleet and racing!
Farr30 Patriot moved to Solomons, MD with the support of Spring Cove Marina to start a new chapter of the team
In May the team held its first International Safety at Sea practical training session. 16 veterans completed the in-water life raft and PFD training, fire fighting and signal flares, and damage control training.
In April the team trailered the Farr30 and Melges24 to South Carolina and raced in Charleston Race Week.
Last year a donated Farr40 was added to the San Diego fleet!
J109 “Patriot VII” in the Maryland Leukemia Cup Regatta
Farr30 “Patriot” moved to Solomons Island, MD
Melges24 and Farr30 racing in Charleston Race Week
International Safety at Sea practical training session
This is a 100% volunteer run non-profit team dedicated to supporting veterans through the sport of sailing. This is only possible through donations and volunteer support. No experience needed to sign up, we provide the training and gear.
Are you a veteran with sailing experience? The team could use your help!
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Start of the Trophée Marie-Agnès Péron (MAP) solo offshore race
