Captain Daves Cruises For Special Needs Children Inc

Captain Dave's Boat Cruises For "Special" Kids

​ Is a 501 C3 non profit organization that gives free boat cruises and fishing trips to handicapped, needy, homeless and at risk children with their family and friends. Including foster kids; and those who are seriously ill, adopted, have special needs, or have lost one or both parents due to death, divorce, neglect, abandonment or military service. To see what we do, please take a moment to view the pictures and short videos on our web site that feature many of the great kids we’ve had aboard!

At - - - www.captaindavescruises.org

This non profit organization was founded by Master Captain Dave Tripiciano in 2010 using a large engine driven sailing yacht, that was also rigged as a fishing boat. Since then we've grown, and we now have some very nice power boats! We give fishing trips; and scenic lake, bay and river cruises on Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes! All of Captain Dave's boat rides and fishing trips include a free dinner and / or ice cream afterwards!

Please note that if you live in a different part of the country and money is "tight", Captain Dave will pay part or all of your travel expenses to get to a cruise location; and he may even cover your lodging and some meals for your family if needed while here. Please call us for details and more information.

We have recently become a supporter of the “Make - A - Wish” foundation; and we've helped make some wishes (like taking the wheel of a boat and catching a really big fish) come true! We also work with ARC, The Mary Cariola Children's Center, several group homes and Casey House in Niagara County to brighten the lives of "special" kids and their families every summer.

Do you know a disabled child? One who is terminally ill, has special needs, or has recently lost one or both parents due to a death, divorce or neglect? Perhaps you know of a child who is at risk, living in poverty, or some other unfortunate situation?

Do you know of a family that has been separated for several years because someone is serving in the military? Or worse yet, has a family member who has returned home disabled by an injury sustained in combat while serving their country?

Would it brighten their lives and lift their spirits to take the wheel of a large boat, for an exciting, fun filled cruise on Lake Ontario, the Finger Lakes, the historic Erie Canal, or the Genesee or Niagara River on a beautiful summer day?

Or perhaps they’d rather go on a fishing trip, to try to catch a really big fish? Our fully rigged fishing vessel leaves the dock complete with everything they will need, from fishing poles to bait & tackle; and our fishing charters always have an expert fisherman aboard to serve as their guide and mentor.

Captain Dave is looking for a few special kids and families, who deserve and would benefit from these great experiences and lifetime memories!

Please have them call us or send us their story so they can be scheduled for a cruise or a fishing trip with the Captain and his crew. Any child selected for a cruise must be accompanied by at least one responsible adult, parent, guardian or supervisor; But they are invited to bring their entire immediate family and also a few close friends.

There is no cost whatsoever to the child or their family for one of Captain Dave's boat trips or for dinner and ice cream afterwards. We are a 501 C3 Public Charity that is funded by donations from foundations, businesses and private individuals. Those funds go to pay for insurance, boat maintenance, fuel, docking & storage fees; & refurbishing of the vessels.

Please send us a letter or email, or call us to tell us about the deserving child or family, their situation, and their contact information. Be sure to describe any handicaps or disabilities in detail if they have special physical needs that need to be considered when boarding and on board the vessels. Also specify their interest in either a fishing trip or boat cruise and also let us know which of our locations works best for them.

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