Freedom Waters Foundation Hosts Adaptive Sailing Regatta and Fundraiser

Freedom Waters Foundation announces the second annual Bill’s Boat Shoe Bash event, honoring the late Bill Meisner, a beloved adaptive sailing instructor. 

On Friday, March 24, 2023, between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, Freedom Waters Foundation will kick off the Murdo Smith Adaptive Sailing Regatta weekend. During this event, held at the Adaptive Sailing Center at Sugden Regional Park, attendees will enjoy music and food as they celebrate the commencement of the weekend festivities, including the Murdo Smith Regatta. 

The proceeds from this event will benefit the Freedom Waters Foundation’s Adaptive Sailing Program, a program that Bill Meisner himself participated in as an instructor. Since 2003, Freedom Waters Foundation has partnered with Collier County Parks and Recreation to help instruct individuals with disabilities on sailing. Throughout the years, the program has helped over 3,500 people. Children and adults are encouraged to participate in the Murdo Smith Adaptive Sailing Regatta, the weekend-long event happening after Bill’s Boat Shoe Bash. 

This year’s event sponsors, Gulf Coast Sailing Club and Suncoast Beverage Sales, helped make Bill’s Boat Shoe Bash possible. More sponsorships are available, and donations are suggested.

For more information or to make a donation, visit www.freedomwatersfoundation.org.