A great way to participate in our efforts to create a community of supporters. Our regional events are always aligned with national events that support and honor our First Responders and Veterans.
Our team of women paddle from Avalon Harbor on Catalina Island to the Newport Aquatic Center. Last year’s team was the first to cross the channel in our new OpenWater canoe. If you are interested in participating in April 2026, fill out this form today. WBR 2026 training will begin in October 2025.
On Memorial Day, Newport Aquatic Center (NAC) x OpenWater have come together to support the health and wellness of every first responder, veteran, active military, and their families. We
Our purpose and intention is to honor the men and women who lost their lives in the attacks on September 11, 2001 through a meaningful set of exercise and time with our community.
This crossing is how we honor Veterans Day and continue to bring awareness to the mental health issues faced by our Nation’s Veterans and First Responders.
We’re stoked to share highlights from the 2025 9/11 Honor Challenge.
We are grateful for the support of our community and sponsors – 6 years and counting!
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We love to get aquatinted with our participants and community. We will schedul an introduciton with you so that we can learn abotu how you want to get involved.
