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The Northwest's Sailing Program for People with DisabilitiesLaunched in 1991, Footloose Sailing Association is the Northwest's premiere sailing program for people of all disabilities. We are dedicated to bringing independence on the water and competence in the sport of sailing to our disabled members. Please join us and ..."Leave Your Disability at the Dock" [Home] [About] [Schedule] [Our Fleet] [Join] [Volunteer] [Links] [Gallery] [Contact Us] [Articles] [Sponsors] [Message Board] |
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Basic Footloose Information
The summer program features more than a dozen events, including day sailing on the lake, a race regatta, and an overnight cruise across Puget Sound to Blake Island. In the winter, the organization holds several social activities, as well as focuses on fundraising.
Footloose Sailing Association is comprised of over 200 participants, volunteers, and board members. Funds for the 501C3 non-profit are from memberships and donations. We could not operate if it was not for the generous contributions from interested individuals and businesses, the sailing community, boat yards, and yacht clubs. Please visit our support page to view those who have donated.
FSA is one of only a handful of organizations on the west coast that provide access to sailing for people with disabilities. As an ASA affiliate, Footloose offers basic and intermediate sailing training with adaptive modifications.
Footloose is a chapter of Disabled Sports Usa (DS/USA).
2008 Board of Directors
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Bob Ewing - Founder, Past President (bob@footloosesailing.org)
Bob Ewing is one of the original founders of Footloose. He has followed the Footloose path of boat passenger, to crew, to skipper and has owned his own 22' sailboat since 1996. He has been Treasurer, Vice President and President of Footloose as well as participated in all aspects of the club over the years. He is also a c 6-7 quad in a wheelchair from a diving accident in 1973, and worked for over 22 years in the medical imaging field. He is currently exploring extended opportunities in recreational research.
Michael Freeman, Past President, Boat Committee (2008) (michael@footloosesailing.org)
Michael Freeman joined FootLoose after he became an amputee in 1996. He has been on the water since he was 8 years old. He began sailing in an 8ft Ranger sailing pram. His family has been involved in marine electronics manufacturing and commercial fishing since the early 1930's. Michael's work has had him sailing boats from 20ft to 140ft. Michael enjoys finding and creating adaptive solutions so persons with disabilities can have a better quality of life. President of manufacturing company, accounting software author, trainer and installer. Severed with Sheriff's department in Search and Rescue and Water Saftey/Enforcement for 11 years. Michael has served Footloose as President, Treasurer.
Natalie Willing, President (2008), Registration (natalie@footloosesailing.org)
Natalie Willing joined Footloose in 1997. She was looking for an activity for her daughter Casie, a stroke survivor. Natalie knew nothing about sailing. She has taken classes and learned a lot. Natalie developed such a passion for volunteering for Footloose that she began bringing her granddaughter Ashley who at 13 years old, has now been volunteering for 8 years. For the last 8 years, Natalie has been a foster parent caring for over 200 children, some of which were medically fragile and disabled. Natalie has served on the board in the past and is very involved in our registration process. She helps to organize our events and loves to help out where ever she can. Her favorite event is our Blake Island trip.
Neil Jackson, Vice President (2008) (neil@footloosesailing.org), Safety
Robert Qualsand, Tresurer (2008) (robert@footloosesailing.org)
Steve Bell (steve@footloosesailing.org) Volunteers
Michelle Meyer (michelle@footloosesailing.org)
Mary Deraitus (mary@footloosesailing.org) Outreach, Communications
Andy Byrne (andy@footloosesailing.org)
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