Ethan Pursel is a cherished camper who has been attending The Watersports Camp for six years. Ethan has high functioning autism, which requires 1-on-1 attention at all times from a dedicated inclusion counselor. Check out this avid surfer’s story, narrated by his mother, Julie, regarding his experience at Associated Student’s Mission Bay Aquatic Center.
Category: Accessible Watersports
Adapting to the Water | NewsCenter | SDSU
Source: Adapting to the Water | NewsCenter | SDSU
Steve Kaliszewski thinks he has the greatest job in the world. He helps enable people with disabilities to take part in activities they never imagined possible.Kaliszewski runs the wheelchair sports program at Sharp Memorial Hospital and is paralyzed from the waist down. He’s also an organizer of Day on the Bay, a program that provides opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in adaptive water sports, including water skiing, kayaking, jet skiing and sailing.
Purchase your tickets: San Diego Festival of the Arts is June 11 & 12
For the past 29 years the Torrey Pines Kiwanis has hosted the La Jolla Festival of the Arts benefiting programs that make recreation and sports activities accessible for San Diegans with disabilities possible. This year on June 11 and 12, in its 30th year, the event is getting a new name and a new home heading to Waterfront Park in Downtown San Diego. Read More
MBAC and Sharp Rehabilitation partner for access to watersports
On Monday October 12, 2015, MBAC partnered with Sharp Healthcare for the Sharp Rehabilitation Day on the Bay. This event provided an opportunity for persons with disabilities to participate in watersports activities they might not otherwise have access to. Adaptive waterskiing, kayaking, tubing and sailing were a few of the accessible activities offered to the over 75 participants with disabilities. Read More
TRS Camp at the Bay provides access to watersports for persons with disabilities
Our mission statement at Mission Bay Aquatic Center includes ensuring a safe, enjoyable watersports experience for all who wish to participate. We were ecstatic and appreciative to once again be able to partner with the City of San Diego Therapeutic Recreation Services (TRS) to host a week-long “Camp at the Bay” event ensuring that watersports are accessible to persons with disabilities. Read More
Have some fun at the La Jolla Festival of the Arts
The Torrey Pines Kiwanis and San Diego Magazine will host the 29th annual La Jolla Festival of the Arts on June 20-21 at UCSD’s Warren Field. Proceeds from the award-winning festival benefit athletic programs for persons with disabilities in San Diego including MBAC’s accessible and inclusive watersports programs. Read More