Stefan Freeman, right, is on the KMAC board of directors and designed the foundation's t-shirts. The foundation is looking for volunteers. Staff photo by Sofie Fransen.

KMAC Foundation’s Accessible Sailing fleet will host a volunteer training session on Saturday, Jan. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Coronado Yacht Club.

The KMAC Foundation for Accessible Sailing in Coronado uses specially adapted sailboats and provides therapeutic, recreational and other sailing opportunities for people with disabilities to enhance their mobility, well being and independence.

Jamie McArthur, the founder of the KMAC Foundation, said they need help to continue the program with a busy five months ahead.

Stories behind the sailors of a small boat regatta

McArthur said there will be four upcoming regattas: the SCYA Midwinter Regatta from Feb. 24 to 25, a CYC and SCYA co-sponsored dingy regatta in March, the KMAC Regatta from April 26 to 28 and the Hansa Championship of the Americas from April 29 to May 3.

All skill levels are welcome and the more volunteers the better, McArthur said. There are jobs for all.

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