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Although this activity is not connected to our affiliate, I know that
some of our members in other states have participated in sailing.
Therefore, I forward the note below for those who may be
interested.<br><br>
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Best regards,<br><br>
<br><br>
Steve Jacobson, President<br><br>
National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota<br><br>
<a href="http://www.nfbmn.org/">www.nfbmn.org</a><br><br>
(612) 872-9363<br><br>
Pronouns: he, him, his<br><br>
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<a href="http://www.nfb.org/">www.nfb.org</a><br><br>
Live the life you Want.<br><br>
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<b>From:</b> Katy Boyd <kboyd@twincitiesblindsailing.org> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, April 28, 2023 10:52 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> president@nfbmn.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Twin Cities Blind Sailing <br><br>
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Hello, my name is Katy Boyd. I just moved here from Boston where I
sailed with the Boston Blind Sailing group. I am in the midst of
starting Twin Cities Blind Sailing. <br><br>
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I am working with two yacht clubs (Minneapolis Sailing Center and Wayzata
Yacht Club) to provide a place to practice. There will be
volunteer/trained guides that will assist each crew. The
blind/visually impaired sailors will be taught everything about the boat
and how to sail. This is hands on. Below is what each yacht
club would look like.<br><br>
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Minneapolis Sailing Center:<br><br>
The Cruising group out of Twin Cities Blind Sailing will be at this yacht
club. The first practice will be held June 3<sup>rd</sup> from
9:30-12 (every other Saturday). This will go at each person's pace
and focus on just learning how to sail. <br><br>
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Wayzata Yacht Club:<br><br>
The Racing group out of Twin Cities Blind Sailing will be held
there. They will meet every Wednesday starting June 14<sup>th</sup>
from 5:30 pm - 8 pm. This group will be focused on racing (no
experience needed). They will be able to travel and compete in
regattas. Maybe next year we will host a regatta at this
location. <br><br>
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Looking into having a clinic or something once during the winter
too.<br><br>
<br><br>
I would like to get the word out and hope that people will come out and
enjoy what I fell in love with in Boston. Both yacht clubs are very
excited to get this started. Feel free to reach out to me with any
questions, and I am working on having a website up soon. My number
is 781-910-1101.</blockquote></body>
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