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Sighted Guide for Blind Dragon Boat Paddler
ORGANIZATION: ADAPTIVE FUSION DRAGON BOAT CLUB
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1 person is interested
Michael lost his sight back in 2009. Luckily, he found the great sport of dragon boat canoe racing, a team sport, in 2010. Now, he and his team, Adaptive Fusion are racing locally, as well as internationally, as they have reached the highest levels in the sport.
Practices are held Saturday and Sunday mornings at Mothers Beach in Long Beach. Would you have a few hours to come out and help guide Michael and some of his blind teammates? You will be taught the simple techniques for guiding someone who is blind or partially sighted.
We gather on the grass and socialize for a bit. Then we warm-up, take the boat down to the water. You could try out dragon boating or you could remain on the beach while the team is on the water for about 75 minutes. Then theycome back in, clean the boat and get an updates or instructions before leaving. The entire practice is from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Our team also has people who are Deaf, amputees, and people with hidden challenges like PTSD.
Please consider volunteering on a Saturday or a Sunday to help Michael out. Thanks!
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About ADAPTIVE FUSION DRAGON BOAT CLUB
Location:
Mothers Beach, 5839 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, US
Mission Statement
The purposes of Adaptive Fusion are to encourage and promote the benefits of dragon boat paddling and other beneficial and healthful physical activities among persons with disabilities, to educate the general public about the capabilities and accomplishments of persons with disabilities, to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the ancient sport of dragon boat racing and to educate support participants to advocate and find ways to accommodate and make accessible Dragon Boating to interested Para athletes.
Description
Dragon boating is a great sport for all people, but also for many people with challenges of various types (disabilities.) Fusion is thrilled to have started with paddlers who were blind or visually impaired and have now welcomed people who are Deaf, people who are amputees, people with PTSD, have anxiety or ADHD, and hope to welcome people with other challenges.
We train along with support paddlers at Mothers Beach in Long Beach and race locally, regionally, nationally, and worldwide. We are the three-time National Paradragon Champions and six-time medalists in the Club Crew World Championships.
CAUSE AREAS
People with Disabilities,
Sports & Recreation,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
Sun Mar 02, 2025 - Sun May 25, 2025
08:30 AM - 11:00 AM
WHERE
Mothers Beach5839 Appian WayLong Beach, CA 90802
(33.7696 ,-118.193 )
DATE POSTED
February 27, 2025
SKILLS
- American Sign Language
- Cross-cultural Communication
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Outdoor Recreation
- Water Recreation
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- One hour to two and half hours
- Be able to verbalize what you see and tell the person who is blind
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 5 - 5
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- No Donation