2009 United Warrior Personal Watercraft Freedom Ride
June 16, 2009 PWC Freedom Riders raise funds on behalf of the United Warrior Survivor Foundation Dates: September 11-12, 2009
Locations: Los Angeles Port, to San Diego Harbor, California USA
On behalf of United Warrior Survivor Foundation, the United Warrior PWC Freedom Riders will launch from Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro and ride south to the Naval Amphibious base located on Coronado Island, California. The open ocean ride of 311 miles down the California Coastline will be a memorial fundraiser on behalf of surviving spouses of our fallen Special Operations Warriors since 9-11. The United Warrior PWC Freedom Ride commences on September 11, 2009. On the anniversary of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks against our nation. We Will Never Forget.
The United Warrior PWC Freedom Riders on September 11th will complete the final course and safety checks in Los Angeles, CA with their supporters and equipment at Cabrillo Beach. Freedom Riders on personal watercraft (PWC) will make the trek on September 12th at 6:30am departing the safety of the Angel’s Gate from the Los Angles Port heading offshore into the Pacific Ocean. Refueling stops will be tasked at select marinas along the southern coastal route. Support teams will be at select checkpoints.
The United Warrior PWC Freedom Ride will finish at the Glorietta Bay boat launch deep inside the San Diego Harbor in the early afternoon. Heading under the blue steel support beams of the Coronado Bay Bridge will finalize the memorial ride. This will add a symbolic arched tribute to the ride as the final destination off the Naval Amphibious base where Special Forces warriors train. K38 Water Safety first began training USMC Recon Marines here in 1996 and enjoys this honor to date with other divisions.
The United Warrior PWC Freedom Riders are American Watercraft Association (AWA) H2O Responder Members. These UWSF supporters are experienced PWCoffshore Endurance Riders. Each rider and vessel is fitted with safety equipment. They have extensive navigational skills operating in the Southern California coastal waters in all seasonal conditions. Their fundraising efforts begin on June 18th. These riders support their individual expenses and pilot their own Personal Watercraft. The initial fundraiser campaign has launched with a $2,000 charitable contribution to UWSF.
Please support us in our goal of reaching $25,000 on behalf of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
How can you support the UWSF PWC Freedom Ride?
Sponsor a charitable donation on behalf of the PWC Freedom Riders by making a financial contribution to the non-profit UWSF. Follow this link: http://www.UWSF.org or go to http://uwsf.org/contributions.html
About the United Warrior Survivor Foundation (UWSF)
The United Warrior Survivor Foundation was created in support of the surviving spouses and family members of our Nations fallen Special Operations Warriors. Nick Rocha a former US Navy S.E.A.L. is the founder and Chairman of UWSF Board of Directors. The UWSF supports families who have lost a Special Forces Warrior since the aftermath of 9-11 deployments. UWSF is an IRS designated 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt corporation
(EIN# 81-0567790, CA Corporation #C2290910, CT#127366). About the United Warrior PWC Freedom Riders Photo: L-R Mike Arnold, UWSF Founder-Nick Rocha, Shawn Alladio and USMC Marines
Mike Arnold United States Marine Corps retired from active duty service after twenty years. A ground pounder by trade, Mike started out as a 0311 Infantryman, worked through the ranks and served as an 8511 Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor and a 0369 Infantry Platoon Sergeant. Served: MCRD SD, ITS, Marine BKS Subic Bay,STA 2/7, H Co. MCT, 2/3 Eco. Kaneohe Bay, WFTBN D range, PMI, MCRD SD Drill Instructor/Senior Drill Instructor Hco, 1/1 CAAT PLt Sgt, NCO School Drill Master, 1/1 Bco Wpns PLt. Sgt.(combat tour), and Assistant Marine Officer Instructor at the University of Southern California.
Russell Libby Former United States Marine Corps LCPL, HMM-268 39th MAG, 3rd MAW. 1986-1990. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to show my support on behalf of the United Warrior Survivor Foundation on our PWC Freedom Ride. ‘You have not been forgotten, and we will never forget.’ Mark Gerner
Mark is founder of the PWCoffshore.com Endurance Champions Race team. A former United States Marine Corps Infantry Officer and highly skilled endurance champion racer. Shawn Alladio Personal Watercraft Boating Instructor for public safety agencies and special waterborne divisions of the US Army, USMC, USAF, US Navy and USCG. Founder of the K38 Way of Training that is represented in 14 countries worldwide. AWA H2O Responder program director, NSBC Instructor and Professional PWC Racer since 1989. United Warrior PWC Freedom Rider Main Supporters K38 Water Safety provides boating safety instruction to agencies such as fire rescue, law enforcement, lifesaving and special waterborne divisions of our nation’s military services. www.K38WaterSafety.com
American Watercraft Association (AWA)
National associate body for personal watercraft enthusiasts, members receive the award winning RIDE Magazine. Home of the AWA H2O Responders: www.AWAhq.org
Liquid Militia Clothing action sports apparel for active water sports enthusiasts: www.LiquidMilitia.com
PWCoffshore.com home of the Pro endurance race team and Gunz Racers for PWC offshore racing
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