Sharing the joy of sailing with those in recovery.

Scott Campbell Start Date: Mar 15, 2023 - End Date: Mar 14, 2024
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Leadership/Training Program
  • Orcas, WA, United States of America
  • Friday Harbor, WA, United States of America
  • Seattle, WA, United States of America
  • Tacoma NSW, Australia
  • Bellingham, MA, United States of America
  • Gig Harbor, WA, United States of America
  • Oak Harbor, WA, United States of America

My Travel Story

by: Scott Campbell Start Date: Mar 15, 2023 - End Date: Mar 14, 2024
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Educational/Research Trip
  • Leadership/Training Program
Hi, my name is Scott. I am a peaceful compassionate man, and a sober alcoholic. I am also recovering from multiple traumatic brain injuries and the mental health issues that go with. I have been completely abstinate from drugs and alcohol for 2.5 years and counting. Hooray! My journey back to sanity and sobriety has been the most arduous experience of my life.

I managed to save enough money to purchase a boat to live on. She is all I have and her name is "Jonique". See is a Classic 1976 36' Cheoy Lee masthead sloop. Like all boats she needs consistent TLC. I have done much to bring her teak decks back to life. She and I have much in common. We're both beat up from the years, but we refuse to sink. She has a strong little diesel engine, yet she needs rigging. Through the kindness of my neighbors in port, I have learned the fundamentals of sailing. After years in Colorado, The sea calls me especially the Puget Sound where I have roots on land. It took me many decades to realize that the water is my home. It is where I restore my dignity and where I can help others restore theirs.

For me recovery is a way of surviving a life and death situation. I have found sailing to be the perfect mix of joy and responsibility. The pride and purpose gained from learning this age old skill heals all the parts of mind and soul that were damaged from the horrors of active addiction. In recovery we have a saying, "you can't keep it unless you give it away". It is now my dream to continue bringing "Jonique" back to life and to take her sailing throughout the entirety of the San Juan Islands and the Puget Sound, But every ship needs a crew.

I will work with recovery focused organizations to take addicts and alcoholics sailing so that they can enjoy the same relief from suffering and restoration of dignity that sailing brings.

Of course all of this costs money. I have tried to work at two different jobs for friends who understand my story and support my sobriety. I work part-time for one of these loving friends. My wages just do not cover the expenses required to obtain my dream. I wish to apply my work ethic to bringing the joy of sailing to others in recovery and I am asking for your help to do so.

Any donations will help me achieve my goal. I believe strongly that life is a series of goals, and success is dreams and goals obtained.
  • Orcas, WA, United States of America
  • Friday Harbor, WA, United States of America
  • Seattle, WA, United States of America
  • Tacoma NSW, Australia
  • Bellingham, MA, United States of America
  • Gig Harbor, WA, United States of America
  • Oak Harbor, WA, United States of America