Finished up the 3rd Annual Olivia’s Team Racing Invitational at SSA today, one of the most unique team racing regattas in the sport of sailing. There were no structured teams. Rather, each skipper/crew team was randomly placed on a different team for every single race. Fifty-four teams participated in more than 130 races over two days. Competitors ranged from expert team racers to first-time sailors. On land, competitors played games, ate great food and generally had a fantas

Through our designated sailing opportunity fund, we were able to provide a number of deserving youths with the opportunity to experience sailing and sailboat racing this summer at Severn Sailing Association. Visit www.juniors.severnsailing.org for more information. #SAILINGFAMILY #SSA #SAILING #SPIRITOFOLIVIA

SSA’s Interclub Fleet, presented a check for $1,000 to the Foundation to be used to support our sailing fund. The sailing fund aims to provide young people from disadvantaged and deserving backgrounds with the opportunity to experience the joy of sailing and sailboat racing. We are so thankful for the support of the entire Interclub fleet. Visit www.severnsailing.org for more information. #SSA #SAILINGFAMILY #SAILING #GRANTS #SPIRITOFOLIVIA

The first Olivia Team Racing Invitational is in the books. 55 teams competing in a 2 vs. 2 random pairings and then 3 vs.3 format thru reverse seating. The spirit of Olivia was self evident throughout the weekend. Everyone seemed to have a great time, whether that was on the water racing or on shore hanging out with friends. The food and beverage was great, as well as the 6 bands that played. We had kids as young as 13 participate and adults as old as 70+. We had a number of

The Foundation through our individual grant opportunities program was able to provide an opportunity for a high school student to sail and race in the junior sailing program at SSA throughout the summer as well as the opportunity to participate in the fall high school sailing season. #INDIVIDUALGRANT #SSA #SAILING #SAILINGFAMILY #OPPORTUNITY #COMMUNITY #SPIRITOFOLIVIA