Sailing with the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program
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RIC Sports refers individuals interested in sailing to the Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program (JGASP), which since it was founded in 1990, over 9,500 individuals have experienced the thrill of sailing on Lake Michigan. You, too, can feel the exhilaration of being on the water! Hundreds of disabled sailors each year develop new skills and gain confidence and self-esteem by participating in the JGASP. The goal of the program is to offer persons with disabilities the opportunity to "take the helm" on boats specifically designed for crews with disabilities.
What Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing offers…
- All our boats are well-maintained, safe and designed especially for those with disabilities. They have eight, two-man Independence 20-foot sailboats; nine, three-man Sonars; and, four single-handed 2.4 meter sailboats.
- The program consists of 12 hours of instruction (six, 2-hour lessons) for $85. Lessons are scheduled Wednesday – Sunday, from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Scholarships are available – no one has ever been turned down for financial reasons.
- They have an active racing program with a series of races during the summer. This August will mark the 18th year for the North American Challenge Cup and the 20th year for the Goldman Cup.
- And, there are several fun cruises scheduled throughout the summer.
