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The Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) is excited to partner with Sound Experience for a sailing adventure for students who are Blind, Deaf-Blind or Low Vision. Sailing is one of the most tactile and team-oriented sports around. It can help you gain valuable workplace readiness and self-advocacy experience by learning new skills while connecting with peers and crew.
Sailing lessons will be provided by Sound Experience aboard the historic sailing schooner Adventuress. You will learn basic seamanship and mobility aboard the vessel, explore the Puget Sound waterways and marine biology and maybe even learn a sea shanty or two!
Light refreshments will be provided aboard the schooner. You are expected to bring their own sack lunch.
Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring warm layers as it will be colder and windy on the water. Rain gear is recommended if rain is in the forecast.
WHO
Blind, Deaf-Blind or Low Vision students ages 14 – 21, that are registered DSB Pre-ETS customers. Students interested in joining in, but are not current DSB customers can contact Janet to find out how to register.
WHEN
You can choose between two sailings on Adventuress.
⛵ Seattle - Sunday, September 29, 2024
9:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Registration deadline September 13
⛵ Tacoma - Sunday, October 13, 2024
9:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Registration deadline October 1
Adventuress will depart promptly at 10:00 a.m. Please make sure to arrive on time. Transportation assistance may be available.
WHERE
⛵ Seattle - Shilshole Bay Marina
7001 Seaview Ave NW #100
Seattle, WA 98117
⛵ Tacoma - Foss Waterway Seaport
705 Dock Street
Tacoma, WA 98402
COST
Free for DSB Pre-ETS customers.
REGISTRATION
To register, please visit www.dsb.wa.gov and register on our events page before your desired sailing’s deadline.
For questions about DSB or this event, please contact Janet George at [email protected] or 206-906-5530.
Image: A group of young people on a sailboat. They are all wearing life jackets and waving and smiling at the camera.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Shilshole Bay Marina, 7001 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117-6006, United States,Seattle, Washington
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