My Sponsors
Thank you so much for taking part in my journey! This ambitious project becomes possible with the generosity, support and encouragement of many people!LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired
My project, Paddling From Europe to Asia would not be possible without the Holman Prize from the Lighthouse For The Blind. Lighthouse did not only support me financially with a very generous grant. They also encouraged me to tell my story the way I want. I am so honored and proud to be a member of Lighthouse family.Hacemos at ATT
Volunteers of Hacemos at ATT are my biggest tech support. They built and developed Mr. Beep (audio navigational system) for me. Many thanks for countless hours they spent on this project.Bay Area Kayaking
Many thanks to Kamyar Marashi, founder of Bay Area Kayaking for helping me with my training and providing me with all the awesome kayaking adventures!Bodeka (Bogaziçi Deniz Kayakçilari Spor Kulübü)
Fellow paddlers from Bodeka welcomed me warmly in Istanbul. They are my support, encouragement and trainers on Bosphorus during my training and crossing.DAKSAR
Thanks Daksar for provideing me with support on the water during my crossing.Equipment and gear donations
Many companies also took part in my journey by supporting me with gear and equipment donations.- California Canoe and Kayak
- Crewsaver
- FE Active
- GoPro
- Humanware
- Luck Route
- Sea Trek
- Sports Basement
- The Friendly Swede
- Ultra Dry Bags
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How Can You Support?
I will be training from August 2017 to July 2018 for my Project "Paddling From Europe To Asia." I am looking for people who canpaddle with me around San Francisco and Istanbul
teach me currents of the Bosphorous
help me with electronics, mechanics, and software/app development such as installation of Obstacle Detection and collision Avoidance Systems (ultrasonic and laser sensors), building arduino and Raspberry Pi devices, ETC
take photos and videos during my trainings and crossing the Bosphorous
help me with video editing and creating a short documentary about my project "Paddling From Europe To Asia"
Be one of my sponsors
Please contact me at ahmet@theblindcaptain.com if you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring.
Tech devices I'll use on the kayak
- Mr. Beep the Course Keeper
- Audio Compass
- Ariadne GPS
- Depth Whisperer
- Loc8tor
- Trekker
- Other apps and devices
Fishing with me!
Fishing is one of my favorite activity. I do pier fishing around San Francisco Bay. During my training for "Paddling From Europe To Asia" I am hoping to get into kayak fishing as well.I want my website, www.theblindcaptain.com to be a platform where blind and sighted fisherman can connect and go fishing together.
If you are a blind fisherman looking for a sighted fishing buddy or if you are a sighted fishing enthusiast who wants to volunteer please contact me at ahmet@theblindcaptain.com.