GBCA members are competing at the Blind Nationals, 2011 defending champs!: Karen Penrose, James O'Laughlin, David Atkinson and Scott Tuma.
I heard there is a cheering section up there too with members of Team Mojo and a few others. Very cool!
I got the the privilage to sail with Karen and Dave on one of the Rum Races aboard J24 s/v Blind Ambition. They're the real deal!!
Event link with nice writeup on last years event.
https://sailnewport.worldsecuresystems.com/regattas/Sail%20Newport%20Blind%20National%20Championship/sailnewportblindnationals (https://sailnewport.worldsecuresystems.com/regattas/Sail%20Newport%20Blind%20National%20Championship/sailnewportblindnationals)
Fundraiser plug to help offset travel expenses to Rhode Island:
http://www.indiegogo.com/Texas-Blind-Sailing-National-Team (http://www.indiegogo.com/Texas-Blind-Sailing-National-Team)
Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/TexasBlindSailingTeam (http://www.facebook.com/TexasBlindSailingTeam)
Good luck and sail fast! ;D
Day 1 was quite the adventure. We had quite a bit of wind and it kept building throughout the day. We managed 4 bullets and a 2nd so a good day, but it's not over yet! Thanks for all the support!!!!!
Four 1st's and a 2nd is only a "good" day? Seems a bit more than that to me.
Good news!
"Our team was successful in defending our title as Blind Sailing National Champions in Newport. RI this weekend. Thank you to everyone who has supported and followed our efforts! Now on to Japan!"