During a channel crossing event in late February, six King's College London (KCL) formed the majority of a crew rescued by the French coastguard after drifting into a shipping lane.
Olympia Community Sailing is a local nonprofit, driven by the belief that sailing, and the Puget Sound, should be accessible and inclusive to all. “So few members of our community are able to really interface with the Puget Sound despite our proximity,” says Sarah Hanavan, Olympia Community Sailing executive director.