CRAB May Newsletter

Changing lives One Sail at a Time

Kolton Whalon is his mom's biggest supporter. He won the Spirit Award for cheering his Mother to a 2nd place finish in the Spring Warrior Regatta

May Newsletter

Staying in Touch with CRAB's Friends & Supporters

The Smiles Abound at the Spring Recovering Warrior

Sailing Regatta

CRAB is proud to serve those who have served our country and given more than most to protect it. Our Spring Recovering Warrior Sailing Regatta was held on Saturday, May 14. The day had very light winds and plenty of fog but the warriors and their families did a fantastic job of mastering light-air racing with only two boats bumping at the starting line during four races (names withheld to protect the guilty party).

Congratulations to RADM (ret) Tim McGee, Paul Van Cleve, warrior Seon Hollett, warrior Seon Hollett, and Carol Lazzaro for taking first place. Special acknowledgment goes to Kolton Whalon for winning the Spirit Award in exemplary fashion by cheering on his mother Megan and crew for two hours. After winning the Spirit Award, Kolton gave his 2nd place medal to his favorite CRAB crew member Maude Laurence. This kid is going places!

Thank you to the wonderful sponsors who helped make it happen, Move United Sport, Sports4Vets, and MISSION BBQ. If you know a recovering warrior who would like to participate in our veteran's events, please contact matt@crabsailing.org to find out how you and/or a friend can sail with us!

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Family Sails Get Underway

Family Sails get people together and create lasting memories. As one guest put it, "CRAB brings people together for friendship, stories, and fun!"

Family Sails Make a World of Difference!

For many families, some facing financial challenges due to the expense of caring for a family member with disabilities, CRAB is the only boating activity available. Imagine the freedom and thrill of sailing on Chesapeake Bay with your family or friends...it is unimaginable, but not for CRAB guests.

This is why it is so important and beneficial for CRAB to offer its services free of charge to any family looking for a wonderful recreational activity. With a 100% safety record and more than 30 years of experience, CRAB offers guaranteed fun!

If you or anyone you know could benefit from sailing with CRAB contact Matt to make a reservation today!

Upcoming Family Sail Sundays

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Help Keep CRAB's Programs Free

The CRAB Cup is one of Annapolis' most prominent and popular annual charity events. This year's family-friendly sailing event will be held on August 20th at the Eastport Yacht Club. Each year more than 90 boats compete in the pursuit start sailing race with 350+ sailors and crew out on the water. This year feature the 2nd Annual Poker Pursuit for power boaters.

Now in its 16th year, the CRAB Cup raises funds to support CRAB's programs which are offered free of charge to more than 1,000 guests and 30 community partner organizations every year.

Become a CRAB Cup Sponsor

Adaptive Boating Center Update

Demolition is Complete!

Building Contract Awarded to Brown Contracting

The contract to build the Lawrence B. Taishoff Building, Arthur A. Birney, Sr. Pavilion, and Captain Jeremy Hopkins Boathouse has been awarded to Brown Contracting. "Thank you to CRAB for choosing Brown as your partner on this fantastic project. We are excited to get started and make your vision for a fully Adaptive Boating Center a reality."

ABC Capital Campaign Update

The campaign for the Adaptive Boating Center is well underway. CRAB is very fortunate to have so many generous donors supporting the premier facility in the country for people with disabilities. However, our work is not done. CRAB continues to face increasing construction costs and supply chain issues. Your support continues to be essential to the completion of the Adaptive Boating Center.

Thank you to the 132 donors who have contributed to the campaign and raised $2,487,146 in gifts and pledges. CRAB needs to reach the $3M mark to meet expected construction costs. To help make the vision a reality, please contact Debbie Daugherty, Director of Development

Boats For Sale

1983 Helms 27

Well Maintained. Full instruments, Harken Roller Furler, cushions, and sails stored indoors during the offseason. The motor is a well-maintained 13hp Yanmar. Boat formerly owned by a very diligent military officer.

$9,950

1993 Tripp 33

Comes with 14 sails and is ready to win races this summer. Like new cabin floorboards and cushions.

$17,000

2005 Four Winns 245

New upholstery installed in cockpit. Tops out at 44 mph. Very clean cuddy cabin. Will be compounded and waxed before sale. Lift kept and engine professionally maintained. Be ready to enjoy the Bay this spring!

$17,950

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Save the Dates!

June 4 - Don Backe Memorial Regatta
June 9 - Family Sail
June 26 - Family Sail
June 17 - Family Sail
July 26 - Family Sail
August 20 - The CRAB Cup
September 10 - Recovering Warrior Sailing Regatta

For more information about upcoming events please look at our complete Calendar.

CRAB Calendar

Happy Birthday!

CRAB relies on its wonderful volunteer skippers and crew and we are grateful to everyone who donates their time and expertise. A big Happy Birthday to our volunteers launched in May: