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A Nautical AdventureFor Special Needs Children


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Agenda


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Mission


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WhoWeAre

An international network of volunteers, many of themsailors, united with a common goal sharing our love

of sailing with children.

Most are entrepreneurs committed to community

service and volunteerism.

Our staff and board members include a pediatrician,neurosurgeon, nurse, therapist, two attorneys, an

accountant, and several financial planners.


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WhereWeAre International Headquarters: Bloomington, Indiana.

Sailing Locations: Alameda, Dana Point, Long Beach, Marina Del

Rey, Newport, Oakland, San Diego, SanFrancisco & Ventura, CA

Branford, Southport & Stamford, CT

Ft Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Key West, Miami,

New Smyrna Beach, Panama City, Punta Gorda,St Augustine, West Palm Beach, FL

Atlanta & Savannah, GA

Bloomington, Indianapolis & Nashville, IN

Boston & East Boston, MA

Barnegat, Beach Haven & Surf City, NJ

Mount Sinai, Patchogue & Port Jefferson, NY San Juan, PR

Portland, OR

Houston - Galveston, TX

Bellingham, Kirkland, Olympia, Seattle &Tacoma, WA

International Locations: Montreal, Quebec, Canada (2

sites)

Toronto, Ontario

Vancouver, British Columbia,Canada

Antibes, France (Au Coeur DesVoiles)


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WhereWeAre Developing Regions:

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Madison, Wisconsin

Tampa, Florida

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Antigua, British West Indies

St. Thomas, USVI Guadeloupe

England

Barcelona, Spain

Beirut, Lebanon

Tel Aviv, Israel Italy

Greece

Switzerland

And more


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Populations Served

Primarily Families with Children from 3 and up.

(90 year old participated in our program)

Program is geared toward participants with

pervasive developmental disorders affecting

cognitive and/or behavioral development.


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Breakdown of Percentages

5% Other*

15% DownSyndrome

80% Autism/SpectrumDisorders

*Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Cri du Chat, Fragile X, Williams Syndrome, Charge Syndrome, Tetrasomy 18


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Program Description

While therapeutic and educational, the focus is also onrelaxation, fun, family time, bonding and making memories. Theultimate field trip for the family.

Parents and children are encouraged to participate as crew hoisting and trimming sails, steering the boat, assisting withnavigation and learning rescue procedures.

Daysail Program A family oriented on-the-water sailing trip,which includes boating safety, sailing instruction, and activeparticipation in operation of the sailboat.


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2009 Daysails Programs Families of Special Needs Children

Groups of Special Needs Children and Adults programs (like SpecialOlympics, ARC, Family Support Groups, Best Buddies, D.A.D.S.,

PACE Place, ) Special Needs Schools, or Classes

Group Homes

Sailing For Sanity

Couples

Moms Only Dads Only

Sunset Cruises

Night Sailing (with or without moon)


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Benefits of Sailing

Social Interaction: Small environment/cockpit

requiring close interaction. Helps counter physical andsocial boundaries and improves physical and emotional

comfort in small spaces.

Teamwork: Team building and collaboration. Participantscrew the boat to the best of their ability. Participants cooperateto assist in pulling the lines, wrapping them around the winchesand securing them. Learn importance of cooperation for man-overboard procedure. Cooperative environment of everyone

having a job on the boat.

Communication/Comprehension: Ability to listento instructions and follow procedure. Communication

required between crew and captain to identify andname potential hazards and to navigate.


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Benefits Continued

Concentration/Focus: Children

with limited ability to sit still orconcentrate are able to focus on

tasks on boat and are visiblycalmer, relaxed and focused.

Ability increases to concentrate ontask(s).

Relaxation: Reduced noise stimuli:primarily rhythmic sounds of waves

lapping the hull and wind in sails.Rhythmic movement of boat is also

comforting, yet heeling providesexcitement.

MotorSkills/Coordination: Eye-handcoordination to hoist sail or pull lines.Balance when ambulating around the

boat, using hand holds. Visualstimulation to watch for hazards, and

align boat with object indistance/horizon while steering.


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Benefits ContinuedConfidence/Self-Esteem: Empowerment from sense of

control while steering and maneuvering the boat as well asbeing part of team. Sense of accomplishment at facing

fears and completing tasks

Environmental Awareness: Appreciation of nature andwaterways. Observation and interaction with wildlife

including birds/fish/mammals. Understanding of effects ofpollution on environment and species.

Adventure/Exploration/Imagination: Children dream ofbeing explorers, pirates, etc. Opens up the world to them.

Encourages imagination. International program andvirtual programs provide opportunities to learn about

faraway places.


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Outline of a Daysail

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articipants arriveand prepare fordeparture


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Outline of a Daysail (contd)

Safety Precautions: Boom

Hand and Boat

Squished Banana Winches and Fingers

Man Overboard


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Safety First - Life Jacket

Atalltimes, Youth

Participants must wear

Coast Guard approved Type

1,2 or 3 Personal FloatingDevices (PFDs) or a life

jacket, weight and age

appropriate.


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Outline of a Daysail (contd)

Parts of sailboat Airfoil (how a sailboat sails into the wind)


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Outline of a Daysail (contd)Preparethe boatto sail(skipper & participants).

Show participants around the boat (galley, head, etc.) Demonstrate usage of the head (if available)

Review safety procedures.

SET SAIL!!!

After motoring out of harbor/marina/channel, skipperassigns duties and participants have opportunity to rotate

through allpositions: at the helm, hoisting sails, trimming.


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Teamwork


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Communication


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Social Interaction


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Motor Skills


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Confidence/Self-Esteem


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Adventure


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Concentration/Focus


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Comments from Parents & Participants

Galina loved it! I have rarely seen her light upthe way she did when she got to sail the boat.

Galina's Dad, Michael

Dear Captain: I had a fun time. Maybesometime I will go again but its up to my

mom but I think she will say yes. And then I'lldrive on my own once I'm old enough. I'll

buy my own boat when I grow up.Thank you.

Sam (9 years old)

Andrew had a wonderful time and will alwaysremember his Daysail. Andrew remembers

every child's name that he met that day. It wasa great social event for him.

Andrews Mom, Michelle


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How Donations are Spent


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How to Registerwww.heartofsailing.org


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Registration Contd Select Regional Location and view Schedule of available dates

Select Registerfor your preferred date


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What to bring for a Daysail

Layers of light clothing, plus ajacket (as it is always cooler on

the water), white rubber soleshoes (tennis shoes or similar -flip flops are not suggested) and

don't forget the sunscreen!Youre also welcome to bring

water and extra snacks.


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Volunteer Opportunities

Sailboat owners to provide their time, experience and/orboat for use in the Daysail Program

Volunteers must pass background screening

Captains/Skippers must complete training and abide by all

policies and procedures outlined in Operations Manual Administrative help, Event Coordinators & Grant writers

Ask us how your talents and expertise can contribute

(everything from writing an article for our newsletter,

attending local charity events on Heart of Sailings behalf,participating in walks and other similar events, as well as

helping with press releases and promotional events).


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Sea of NumbersAs of December 31, 2008

Description 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Goal

Participants Served

Total Special Needs participants 151 657 1,683 2,903 5,000

Children served 127 534 1,289 2,344 4,200

Teenagers/Young adults 18 94 318 435 600

Adults (over 21) 6 29 76 124 200

Families served 134 530 1,519 2,451 4500Total number of individuals served 322 1,342 4,271 7,527 12,000

Newsletter subscribers 328 1,584 3,944 6,271 10,000

* Cost is decreasing due to more volunteered boats, sponsors and donations.


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Sea of Numbers Contd

Description 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Estimate

Fleet and Crew

Sailboats owned 1 5 7 11 14

Sailboats volunteered 3 10 70 116 120

Volunteer captains 4 10 81 131 150

Volunteers 14 52 235 453 500

Expansion

Number of locations 2 6 20 36 50

Year long operating locations 0 2 12 14 20

International locations* 1 1 3 6 8

Website statisticsPage loads 17,788 29,938 47,798 268,479 500,000

Unique visitors to our website 4,266 8,607 14,766 59,489 100,000

First time visitors 3,410 7,297 12,548 45,493 70,000

Returning visitors 856 1,310 2,218 13,996 30,000

We are proud of our 100% safety record


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Heart of Sailing will host its 3nd

Sail-a-thon, International Fundraising Event in conjunction withSummer Sailstice, all summer 2009 to benefit our sailing programs for special needs children

The Sail-a-thon is an international event to benefit Heart of Sailings Daysail program, enablingspecial needs children and their families to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of sailing at no cost. Sail-a-thon is held in more than 30 regions across the U.S., Canada and Europe including sailing excursions,

boat parties, beach picnics, and cookouts, as well as door prizes and awards for fundraising.

Calling all sun, summer and sailing worshippers. Join the Heart of Sailing Team and sailors

worldwide in our 2nd annual Summer Sailstice celebration of sailing on the weekend of June 20/21 Our largest fundraiser on the longest sailing weekend days of the year!

Join us to help expand our program to new horizons where we can serve more families. You caneither join a Sail-a-thon or create your own in your area.


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Thank You


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Contact Us

George Saidah

Founder/Executive Director(812) 935-7245

[email protected]

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