Brendan Sailing Spring Newsletter

From our Leadership - A Message from Chairman Jim Muldoon

Dear Brendan Sailing Friends and Supporters,
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Last month, we had the pleasure of celebrating the 2024 Brendan Sailing Award winners, where we honored the outstanding achievements and dedication of this year’s volunteers and campers. It was truly inspiring to see the passion, skill, and commitment that our recipients brought to our camp experience, and their stories reminded us all of the power, perseverance, and dedication within our community. The evening was filled with joy, laughter, and excitement as we celebrated the incredible accomplishments of our recipients, and we couldn't be more proud to be part of such a dedicated group of individuals.
Looking ahead, we are filled with anticipation for the summer months ahead. Our sailing camps in June and July are fast approaching, and we can’t wait to welcome both seasoned sailors and beginners alike for another fun and enriching season on the water. We’re looking forward to a wonderful summer of sailing, growth, and camaraderie, and we hope to see you out on the water with us soon!

With sincere gratitude,
James P Muldoon
Chairman and Founder, Brendan Sailing

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The Latest - Brendan Sailing Summer Camp Applications Now Open!

Dear Brendan Sailing Community,

We’re thrilled to announce that applications for Brendan Sailing’s 2025 Summer Camp are now open! Another season of sailing, learning, and growing awaits, and we can’t wait to welcome both new and returning sailors to the water!

A Special Thank You
Before we dive into summer, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Awards Ceremony on January 26th. Your support and enthusiasm mean so much to us, and we are grateful for this incredible community.

A huge congratulations to this year’s award winners—we are so proud of your achievements and dedication to the Brendan Sailing mission!

Camp
This year, our overnight and day camps at St Mary's College of Maryland will be separate. Our overnight camp, for youth ages 14-18, will be July 13-19. And our Day camp for ages 11-18 will be held July 21-25 from 9am - 4pm. We are looking forward to increasing our capacity with this new format and building stronger relationships with our campers!

Scholarships Available 
We believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience the freedom and confidence that sailing provides. Scholarships are available, please be sure to indicate on the camp application if you will be seeking a scholarship! Scholarship applications will be sent following the acceptance of a camp application.

Apply Now: https://www.brendansailing.org/programs.html

Thank you for being part of the Brendan Sailing family—we can’t wait for another unforgettable summer on the water!

With gratitude and warm wishes,

Jane Millman
Executive Director
Brendan Sailing

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Camp Applications Now Open!

Applications for Brendan Sailing summer camp are now open! With locations in Annapolis and St. Mary's, MD, we offer both day camp and overnight camp options for new and returning campers alike. Our camp provides a fantastic opportunity for kids with learning differences to build confidence, skill, and independence through the accredited Brendan Approach. Scholarships are available to help make this enriching experience accessible to all--apply today and set sail for a summer of growth and adventure!

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Congratulations to the 2024 Brendan Sailing Award Winner

Brendan Sailing held its annual Brendan Sailing Awards, where the organization recognized outstanding volunteers and campers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and growth in their commitment to the mission of empowering youth with learning differences through sailing.

2024 Winners

Volunteer Awards
Daniel H. Gottlieb Award - Will Keyworth
Molly Mahoney Award - Rick Loheed
Kurt M. Lowman Award - John Pica
Joanne M. Dorval Award - Brian Dorval

Camper Awards
Howard and Jean Kluttz "No Guts No Glory" Award - Nicki Rahim
Rick and Jenny Nelson Award - Cameron Wakefield
Franklin J. “Jerry” & Kathryn M. Wood Outstanding Achievement Award - Jailyn Shorter 
Arthur Birney Award - Will Rineholt

Read more about our awardees in our press release here.
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Brendan Sailing at the U.S. Sailing Leadership Forum

We are excited to share that Brendan Sailing was proudly represented at the US Sailing Leadership Forum in San Diego, where our Executive Director, Jane Millman, presented on the Brendan Approach. With a packed room of over 75 attendees, the session highlighted Brendan Sailing’s proven teaching methods for youth with learning differences, sharing powerful success stories that deeply resonated with the audience.
The response was overwhelming! We received numerous inquiries about hosting in-person Brendan Approach trainings, and 53 participants signed up for our upcoming online pilot program—a huge step in expanding our impact nationwide!
We are excited to see the sailing community embrace more inclusive teaching practices, and we look forward to expanding the reach of the Brendan Approach to programs across the country!

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​Show Your Support

It’s thanks to generous donations from sponsors and grantmakers that we are able to offer Brendan sailors an outstanding learning and growth experience each year.

Please consider making a donation today here!