Amy Harris

Amy Harris's Fundraiser

Join our FUNdraising efforts as we raise funds and awareness re Chesapeake Regional Accessible Boating! We are thrilled to be competing for the third year in a row. image

Join our FUNdraising efforts as we raise funds and awareness re Chesapeake Regional Accessible Boating! We are thrilled to be competing for the third year in a row.

Support equal access to the Bay for people with disabilities.

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Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) was founded on the principle that people with disabilities can and should be able to live fulfilling and joyful lives and have equitable access to meaningful, therapeutic sailing.

As a CRAB volunteer since 2019 I am excited to be steering a J105 in this regatta again this year. We are dedicating our FUNdraising efforts to a dear friend and fellow J105 sailboat racer who sadly coincidentally died last year on the day of the regatta. Molly Flanigan loved to sail. She was a kind and generous soul and truly brought people together. Her humor and willingness to go the extra mile will always be an inspiration to me.

Since opening the premier Adaptive Boating Center in 2023, CRAB has grown significantly. Guests continue to gain confidence in their abilities as they learn to sail while CRAB has greatly expanded its capacity for more guests. Dream Catcher, CRAB’s 40’ power catamaran, provides guests the option to enjoy the water without leaving the comfort of their wheelchair. Wellness programs are held all year so guests can remain active, creative, and social while enjoying a fully accessible environment.

This clearly demonstrates the CRAB's commitment to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for people of all abilities. CRAB and the ABC strive to ensure that all its guests feel welcome and comfortable during their time there. The ABC is a shining example of how a modern facility can be designed to be accessible and inclusive for all people.

Just a small donation will go a long way to helping me meet my goal for CHESAPEAKE REGION ACCESSIBLE BOATING INC so they can continue to provide their programs to the guests they serve free of charge.