OPEN
OCEAN ADVENTURE is a
FREE half-day saltwater youth fishing event that
takes place on a professional fishing boat on the
open ocean. This program is designed to immerse
pre-selected at-risk and inner city kids in a safe
outdoor experience, and offer them a completely
fresh perspective to their usual daily life. The
event begins with the youths boarding a chartered
fishing boat at a local marina. Youths are taught
about boating safety and ocean fishing techniques
as well as encouraged to ask questions about the
new environment they have entered.
Open Ocean Adventure events
are successful because:
- The foundation only works with professional, Coast
Guard approved sport fishing vessels manned by experts
to provide a safe, encouraging and comfortable fishing
experience.
- Rods, reels and tackle are available for FREE on
a “loaner” basis for each child participant
who doesn’t have their own equipment.
- Effective baits and tips on how to use them are provided
FREE of charge.
- A number of volunteer anglers are on board the boat
to assist the kids and offer fishing tips, outdoor
education, moral support, positive role modeling and
encouragement.
- A FREE meal is provided to all youth participants
on board.
- Fish cleaning is provided FREE of charge for all
fish caught.
- Rare wildlife education opportunities such as sea
lion, whale and dolphin watching are also part of the
experience.
This is a truly exciting
opportunity for the children to temporarily step away
from their daily stress and feel the salt on their
face and the wind in their hair. We
believe it can be a life-changing experience for these
kids. We know they won’t forget it because we are
told by the kids themselves, “This is something
I want to do again... go fishing!”
Click
here to apply
for a fishing grant
for your youth organization!
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