Jul. 21, 2008 – PWC Digest
Kawasaki, Blue Ribbon Coalition Support Disabled Program
Kawasaki Motors Corp. has always been known for its support of adaptive water ski programs designed to accommodate people with various disabilities. In late May, the company stepped in once again to aid a program on the verge of cancellation.
The Cooperative Wilderness Handicapped Outdoor Group (CW HOG) will once again hold its adaptive ski program each Wednesday night at the American Falls, Idaho reservoir. The program was on the verge of cancellation because of an aging fleet of PWC before CW HOG contacted the BlueRibbon Coaltion, an Idaho-based outdoor recreation advocacy organization. Through BlueRibbon’s help, a partnership was established between CW HOG and Kawasaki, saving the program.
“We at CW HOG cannot thank the BlueRibbon Coalition enough for helping us find these replacement watercraft,” said Director David Kriner. “We would also like to thank Sport Motors Performance Center, our local Kawasaki dealer, for providing us the watercraft through the Kawasaki loaner program.
“These watercraft will be used for the Adaptive Water Ski Class, for safety patrol during the two Kids’ Camps, the CW HOG Adventure Trip and our Adaptive Camping Adventures programs.”
Jack Welch, BRC special projects consultant, said, “The BlueRibbon Coalition has had a long association with CW HOG, and I was glad that we could help them in this time of need. We owe great thanks to our strong supporters at the Personal Watercraft Industry Association (PWIA), and to Maureen Healey, PWIA’s executive director and BRC board member, for stepping up yet again in this effort.” psb
