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Our clients enjoyed an unforgettable day of sailing last month thanks to the Living Classrooms Foundation. More than a dozen veterans and staff members climbed aboard Sigsbee, a 47’ skipjack built in 1901, for five hours of hands-on sailing and fishing on the Patapsco River.
Our seafaring clients braved some early rain showers and were rewarded with fair winds and an unseasonably mild August afternoon. With the help of Captain Jason and his three Living Classrooms crewmembers, the men learned how to raise the sails and cast fishing nets, and even hauled in a catch of 10 blue crabs. They sailed out past Fort McHenry and the remains of the Key Bridge to Fort Carroll, then to the Dundalk marina where they learned about the different types of ships and activity along the port.
“I’m so glad I did this – this was a really fun trip,” said a client named Ronald. “I wasn’t sure about coming, but I thought to myself ‘You’ve never been sailing before’ and gave it a shot.”
The maritime adventure was a perfect encapsulation of one of The Baltimore Station’s core principles: helping our clients see the world through a different lens. The chance to leave their challenges behind and enjoy a day out on the water together was a well-deserved reward for the hard work they've put in, and an added incentive to continue their pursuit of a sustainable future full of great, new experiences.
“When you do something you’ve never done before, it gives you strength and confidence to try more things and do the right stuff,” said a client named Raphael.
Thank you so much to the Living Classrooms Foundation for this incredible opportunity. We are so grateful for their willingness to share their resources and expertise in support of our veterans. For most of our clients, it was their first introduction to sailing, and it couldn't have been better. For others who grew up by the water, it was their first opportunity in many years to return to an activity they love. For all of them, it was a day they'll never forget.
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