Empowering cancer survivors through competitive yacht racing on classic boats
Healing and Confidence through Competitive Yacht Racing
Welcome to Resilience Racing, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering cancer survivors through the transformative sport of competitive sailing. Join us for some excellent yacht racing and team camaraderie! Our mission is to provide cancer survivors, their caregivers and supporters, and the cancer community with a unique opportunity to rebuild strength and self-efficacy, foster teamwork, learn maritime skills, and embrace the joy of life on the water.
Join us in supporting the cancer survivor sailing team by participating in our events, volunteering, or making a donation. Together, we can navigate the physical and psychological challenges of cancer survivorship and sail towards a brighter, healthier future.
We are a registered US 501c3 organization and donations tax deductible.
Survivorship & Healing
Resilience Racing was founded by cancer survivor and passionate sailor Jennifer Hinkel. Jennifer’s experience with cancer has shaped her into a formidable advocate for resilience and hope. Her unwavering spirit and commitment to helping others define her role at Resilience Racing. By sharing her journey, Jennifer inspires countless individuals to find strength in adversity, embodying the true essence of a survivor. Jennifer is also a certified Oncology Patient Navigator and Community Health Worker, bringing skills in patient support to the Resilience Racing programs. Jennifer’s vision is to provide survivors with a unique opportunity to rebuild strength, foster community, and embrace the joy of life on the water. Through her leadership, Resilience Racing continues to make a profound impact on the lives of many survivors.
Maritime Skills and Self-Efficacy
Learning and mastering maritime skills, such as navigation, sailing, knot tying, and understanding weather patterns, empowers individuals to handle the complexities of the sea. These skills are essential for safe and effective sailing, especially in competitive yacht racing.
About Self-Efficacy
Self-efficacy is the belief in one’s ability to succeed in specific situations. For cancer survivors, mastering these skills through competitive sailing fosters confidence, resilience, and a sense of achievement, enhancing their overall well-being and recovery journey. Resilience Racing's programs are designed to build these competencies, offering survivors a path to physical and emotional healing.
Social Support on the Water
Engaging in competitive yacht racing fosters a strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork. On the boat, sailors form deep connections, providing each other with vital social support. This network of encouragement and understanding creates a positive environment where individuals feel valued and motivated.
Healing from Trauma
Positive physical flow state activities, like competitive sailing, significantly benefit those dealing with trauma including diagnoses such as PTSD after experiencing cancer. The immersive and focused nature of sailing helps individuals achieve a flow state, reducing stress and promoting mental clarity. This state of heightened engagement and enjoyment aids in alleviating post-trauma symptoms, fostering both psychological and physical well-being. Resilience Racing's programs are designed to maximize these benefits, helping participants find peace and strength through the power of sailing.
“Resilience Racing let me spend some time healing with people who understood what I have gone through without having to sit in a room and talk about cancer the whole time.”
— A Resilience Racing participant
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