The Blind Ski Program presented by members of The San Diego Mission Bay Boat and Ski Club (SDMBBSC), provides sight impaired children and adults with the opportunity of hands-on instruction and interaction of water sports. The Blind Ski Program is aligned with the Blind Community Center as well as The Braille Institute and the San Diego Center for the Blind.
Ron George was Blind Ski Director following the passing of Santo Lo Presto and returned 2007. He has been involved with the Blind Ski Program for 40 years.
Ron states “you don’t need a boat to volunteer. Help can be serving the kids on the beach or helping back at the Club with lunch after skiing.” The program continues each year from May through September with over 200 participants each year.
If you have never tried water skiing, here’s your chance. Water Skiing will be on the following Saturdays: July 28, August 25 and September 29. There are lots of sighted volunteers and your experience will be safe and fun. Some participants prefer to ride on one of the speed boats or be pulled on giant inner tubes that look like sofas. Very comfy!
Everyone has a good time and after a morning on the beach, we all drive to the clubhouse for lunch. Burgers and hot dogs of course! Thanks again SDMBBSC.
Thank you to Sharlene Ornelas and the San Diego County Fair for free tickets to the Fair. Every BCC member and our regular volunteers received free tickets.