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DreamingLearn how the sport of sailing drew two remarkable African Americans to a common dream. |
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Planning the DreamSee how an entrepreneur and a sailing legend set a course for success. |
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AchievementIn 1997, after a lengthy search for captains and participants, it was anchors aweigh on the Black Boaters Summit. |
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Living the DreamBlack Boaters Summit launched in 1997, and for ten years, it's been smooth sailing. |
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Paul Mixon and Bill Pinkney: Webisode #3
Spreading the Word
In many ways for Paul Mixon, starting a Black Boaters Summit was like sailing into the wind. It meant, among other things, overcoming stereotypes about African Americans and sailing, and finding and signing up qualified black captains. But with sailing legend Bill Pinkney as a beacon, the dream got under way.
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Smooth SailorsRead the stories of Paul Mixon and Bill Pinkney, two sailors whose unique lives came together in pursuit of a common dream. See how their efforts and passion turned a desire to bring sailing to African Americans into a successful annual boating event. Read the Profile |
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The PhotosThe Black Boaters Summit is now ten years old. Meet the men who made it happen and see how learning to sail has changed the lives of hundreds of African Americans. View the Photos |
