Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating Inc.

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“Chesapeake region accessible boating is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to making the thrill of sailing a reality for physically and/or developmentally-challenged individuals and for those individuals whose financial circumstances preclude their participation in recreation on the waters of the chesapeake bay.”

“Emphasized small boat handling skills and water safety. Crab's unique adaptive keel sailboats broadened these children's awareness of the possibilities for people with disabilities as well as helped them learn the basics of sailing. A total of 50 children attended. 4)took 71 guests sailing from organizations serving people with disabilities. Groups participating in these private sails included the maryland school for the blind, anne arundel county public school's visually impaired program, and howard county recreation department's "endless adventures for kids with disabilities". 5)12 guests from the chester river manor nursing and rehabilitation center in chestertown, md enjoyed an afternoon sailing with crab. 6)organized the crab cup regatta in june. This two day racing event, hosted by the annapolis yacht club, is a qualifier for the annual national championship for sailors with disabilities held in chicago. 12 crab guests participated. 7)the boatyard bar & grill regatta to support crab, held every august, was a big success. We had a record 72 boats sign up to race and more than 200 people came to the evening party at the eastport yacht club. Five of crab's boats raced with 6 disabled skippers/crew and 8 able-bodied volunteers. 8)hosted the wounded warriors regatta with the united states naval academy sailing team and the national sailing hall of fame to provide competitive regatta for 14 wounded warriors and family members. 9)hosted 15 navy seals from walter reed national military medical center in conjunction with the warrior canine connection group. Sailed in the morning and returned for lunch provided by crab. 10) provided information and referral services on safe recreational boating with adaptive devices to dozens of individuals with disabilities. 11) scheduled private individual sails for families with disabled family members throughout the season. 12) attended events to provide information to the public about programs offered by crab, including the annapolis sailboat show, the anne arundel county disabilities awareness day, and visitors to the pride of baltimore which was docked at the national sailing hall of fame. 13) 100 volunteers assist with crab's various events. 14) crab launched a "quarter century fund" campaign in june 2013, with the purpose of raising 1,500,000 for crab's programs, equipment, and reserves by the time of its 25th anniversary in 2016. 750,000 will be used for direct support of programs and services over the next five years and 750,000 will be raised towards the "don backe memorial endowment" to provide a foundational base for planned (estate) giving that will generate interest for future crab use.”

“1. Donated boat sale revenue: proceeds are used to support the programs outlined in the first program achievement. 2. Quarter century fund campaign's purpose is to raise 1,500,000 for crab's programs, equipment, and reserves by the time of its 25th anniversary in 2016. Funds will be used for direct support of programs and services.”