Boaters Against Bullying — Setting Sail for a Brighter Future

Launching in the Fall of 2024:

BullyingCanada and Boating For Change Partner to Tackle Bullying on the Water and Beyond

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Setting Sail
for a Brighter Future

Calling all boaters and champions for kindness! Boaters Against Bullying is a groundbreaking initiative uniting BullyingCanada and Boaters For Change to raise awareness, empower communities, and create a wave of change against bullying.

Bullying is a pervasive issue that can have devastating consequences, and the water should be a place of fun and inspiration, not fear. Boaters Against Bullying is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between BullyingCanada, a national leader in bullying prevention, and Boating For Change, a nonprofit organization empowering the boating community to become active stewards of our oceans and communities.

This innovative partnership aims to tackle bullying on multiple fronts:

Raising Awareness: Through media coverage of the Boaters Against Bullying Voyage, we aim to shine a spotlight on the critical work of BullyingCanada and the devastating impact of bullying.
Empowering Communities: The voyage will include stops at ports around the world to deliver anti-bullying workshops for educators, students, and community groups.
Expanding Support: Boaters Against Bullying seeks to raise funds to support BullyingCanada's vital 24/7 Lifeline, offering help and hope to kids facing bullying. Through this, we aim to expand this service beyond the borders of Canada through strategic partnerships and other service providers.
Inspiring Change: By creating a postive and impactful project, Boater Against Bullying hopes to inspire boaters and communities worldwide to become advocates against bullying.

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The Voyage: A Catalyst for Change

At the heart of Boaters Against Bullying is a remarkable five-year voyage around the world aboard a 1990 Beneteau Oceanis 500 sailboat by a long-time BullyingCanada volunteer. They are preparing the boat to embark on a journey that will raise awareness, inspire action, and provide crucial support for BullyingCanada's mission.

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Throughout the voyage, the boat will host fundraising events, including sunset cruises and sundowner hours, in ports around the globe. Following the planned five-year journey, the boat will be used to continue raising funds for BullyingCanada and Boating For Change, potentially through sale or action.

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What is the goal of the Boaters Against Bullying Voyage?

The voyage aims to raise awareness about bullying, inspire action in communities around the world, and raise funds o support BullyingCanada's critical work.

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How can I support Boaters Against Bullying?

There are several ways to get involved: donate to BullyingCanada, offer in-kind support for the boat refit, or simply spread the word about our initiative.

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What will happen to the boat after the five-year voyage?

The boat is planned to be used for continued fundraising for BullyingCanada and Boating For Change, potentially through sale or auction. However, the voyage may be extended based on ongoing, interest, support, and impact.

Become a part of the solution

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Throughout the voyage, the boat will host fundraising events, including sunset cruises and sundowner hours, in ports around the globe. Following the planned five-year journey, the boat will be used to continue raising funds for BullyingCanada and Boating For Change, potentially through sale or action.

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Boaters Against Bullying is seeking support to make this impactful voyage a reality. Here's how you can get involved:

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Please contact PJ Ryan (pj.ryan@bullyingcanada.ca) for BullyingCanada or Bill Davis (william@boatingforchange.org) Boating For Change.

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