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Wake For Warriors event shares the shred with wounded vets

On Sept. 11, 2001, Lance Corporal Sarah Rudder was attending a ceremony at the Pentagon. Suddenly, she felt a tremor that resembled an earthquake and saw smoke and flames billowing into the air from an airliner that had just crashed into the hallowed building. Without hesitation, Sarah and her fellow Marines ran into the fray and began to help in any way they could. As Sarah pulled a victim from the wreckage, her foot and lower leg fell into a crevasse, severely injuring her foot and ankle. Unaware of the extent of her injuries, she continued to assist for the next 24 hours. It wasn’t until she stopped to assess her injuries that she realized the only thing holding her tattered ankle in place was her boot. Over the next couple of years, Sarah had several reconstructive surgeries, but ultimately decided to amputate her leg due to the pain from nerve damage.For injured servicemembers like Sarah, the road to recovery can be long, and many activities they once enjoyed may seem out of reach. Through a grant from the and a sponsorship from the , the Mission Bay Aquatic Center (MBAC) teamed up with the this past spring and offered two days of wakesurfing for heroes with service-related injuries to improve their physical and emotional healing.

On Sept. 11, 2001, Lance Corporal Sarah Rudder was attending a ceremony at the Pentagon. Suddenly, she felt a tremor that resembled an earthquake and saw smoke and flames billowing into the air from an airliner that had just crashed into the hallowed building. Without hesitation, Sarah and her fellow Marines ran into the fray and began to help in any way they could. 

As Sarah pulled a victim from the wreckage, her foot and lower leg fell into a crevasse, severely injuring her foot and ankle. Unaware of the extent of her injuries, she continued to assist for the next 24 hours. It wasn’t until she stopped to assess her injuries that she realized the only thing holding her tattered ankle in place was her boot. Over the next couple of years, Sarah had several reconstructive surgeries, but ultimately decided to amputate her leg due to the pain from nerve damage.

For injured servicemembers like Sarah, the road to recovery can be long, and many activities they once enjoyed may seem out of reach. Through a grant from the California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways and a sponsorship from the Semper Fi and America’s Fund, the Mission Bay Aquatic Center (MBAC) teamed up with the Wake For Warriors Foundation this past spring and offered two days of wakesurfing for heroes with service-related injuries to improve their physical and emotional healing.

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On Sept. 11, 2001, Lance Corporal Sarah Rudder was attending a ceremony at the Pentagon. Suddenly, she felt a tremor that resembled an earthquake and saw smoke and flames billowing into the air from an airliner that had just crashed into the hallowed building. Without hesitation, Sarah and her fellow Marines ran into the fray and began to help in any way they could. 

As Sarah pulled a victim from the wreckage, her foot and lower leg fell into a crevasse, severely injuring her foot and ankle. Unaware of the extent of her injuries, she continued to assist for the next 24 hours. It wasn’t until she stopped to assess her injuries that she realized the only thing holding her tattered ankle in place was her boot. Over the next couple of years, Sarah had several reconstructive surgeries, but ultimately decided to amputate her leg due to the pain from nerve damage.

For injured servicemembers like Sarah, the road to recovery can be long, and many activities they once enjoyed may seem out of reach. Through a grant from the California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways and a sponsorship from the Semper Fi and America’s Fund, the Mission Bay Aquatic Center (MBAC) teamed up with the Wake For Warriors Foundation this past spring and offered two days of wakesurfing for heroes with service-related injuries to improve their physical and emotional healing.

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Wake For Warriors event shares the shred with wounded vets
MBAC Offers Paddling & Sailing Memberships

We know the ability to participate in outdoor activities has become more important than ever for both mental and physical health. And there has never been a more easy and affordable way to develop your own well-being on the water than through our paddling and sailing memberships, which are both open to the public.

We know the ability to participate in outdoor activities has become more important than ever for both mental and physical health. And there has never been a more easy and affordable way to develop your own well-being on the water than through our paddling and sailing memberships, which are both open to the public.

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We know the ability to participate in outdoor activities has become more important than ever for both mental and physical health. And there has never been a more easy and affordable way to develop your own well-being on the water than through our paddling and sailing memberships, which are both open to the public.

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MBAC Offers Paddling & Sailing Memberships
What’s New at The Watersports Camp

We can't wait for another amazing summer of camp fun and hope you can join us this year! There are some new and exciting things we are offering this summer to enhance our camp families' experience and program offerings.

We can't wait for another amazing summer of camp fun and hope you can join us this year! There are some new and exciting things we are offering this summer to enhance our camp families' experience and program offerings.

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We can't wait for another amazing summer of camp fun and hope you can join us this year! There are some new and exciting things we are offering this summer to enhance our camp families' experience and program offerings.

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What’s New at The Watersports Camp
Choosing a Wakeboard or Wakesurfer

Whether it's your first time riding or you are a seasoned pro, choosing the correct equipment is important to ensuring that you have a good time behind the boat.

Whether it's your first time riding or you are a seasoned pro, choosing the correct equipment is important to ensuring that you have a good time behind the boat.

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Whether it's your first time riding or you are a seasoned pro, choosing the correct equipment is important to ensuring that you have a good time behind the boat.

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Wake For Warriors event shares the shred with wounded vets
Wake For Warriors event shares the shred with wounded vets
MBAC Offers Paddling & Sailing Memberships
MBAC Offers Paddling & Sailing Memberships
What’s New at The Watersports Camp
What’s New at The Watersports Camp
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Wake For Warriors event shares the shred with wounded vets

07/02/2024 | Accessible Watersports, Featured, General News

On Sept. 11, 2001, Lance Corporal Sarah Rudder was attending a ceremony at the Pentagon. Suddenly, she felt a tremor that resembled an earthquake and saw smoke and flames billowing into the air from an airliner that had just crashed into the hallowed building. Without hesitation, Sarah and her fellow Marines ran into the fray and began to help in any way they could. 

As Sarah pulled a victim from the wreckage, her foot and lower leg fell into a crevasse, severely injuring her foot and ankle. Unaware of the extent of her injuries, she continued to assist for the next 24 hours. It wasn’t until she stopped to assess her injuries that she realized the only thing holding her tattered ankle in place was her boot. Over the next couple of years, Sarah had several reconstructive surgeries, but ultimately decided to amputate her leg due to the pain from nerve damage.

For injured servicemembers like Sarah, the road to recovery can be long, and many activities they once enjoyed may seem out of reach. Through a grant from the California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways and a sponsorship from the Semper Fi and America’s Fund, the Mission Bay Aquatic Center (MBAC) teamed up with the Wake For Warriors Foundation this past spring and offered two days of wakesurfing for heroes with service-related injuries to improve their physical and emotional healing.

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Celebrate Boating Safety Day on Sunday, May 19

05/08/2024 | Boating Safety, Cal Boating, Equipment, General News, Instructional, MBAC event, Used Equipment

In collaboration with the National Safe Boating Council – National Safe Boating Week, we are celebrating Boating Safety Day on Sunday, May 19, 2024, with no-cost sailing safety courses*, paddling safety courses*, safe powerboat handling courses*, and a used equipment sale*. This event is sponsored by a grant from the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways.

*Limited space available. Book a spot while space is available.

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Join us for a beach clean up, Sunday, April 14

04/11/2024 | MBAC Green

Help keep Mission Beach beautiful by volunteering with us to clean up the beach! We encourage you to join this community effort on Sunday, April 14th from 9am-12pm. Aside from spending quality time outdoors and getting some steps in, you’ll help create a safer environment for marine life and those who enjoy the beach.

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MBAC Summer Job Fair – Friday, April 12, 2024

04/04/2024 | Employment, General News

Join us at the Mission Bay Aquatic Center for our Summer Job Fair Friday, April 12th from 1:00 – 4:30pm! MBAC employees learn valuable skills in customer service and watersports instruction while working in a fun, energetic, positive environment with like-minded teammates who have a passion for teaching and watersports. At the job fair you’ll have the opportunity to meet with staff representatives from the various MBAC departments including watersports instructors, camp counselors, dockmasters, maintenance, and office assistants. There are currently several summer and year-round job openings. ON-SITE same day interviews are available for qualified candidates! Priority consideration is given to current SDSU and UCSD students. You can also visit mbaquaticcenter.com/jobs to view a list of our current open position.

Meet us in the MBAC patio and learn more about joining our team!