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News Release 05-127

Overcoming Adversity, "Challenged America" Team Finishes Strong

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The crew of the B'Quest before their departure

The crew members of the B'Quest before their departure. From left to right: Jeff Reinhold, Scott Meide, Urban Miyares, Joshua Ross, Jim Halverson and Kevin Wixom.

Credit: Challenged America


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Jim Halverson, one of the Challenged America crew, boards the <em>B'Quest</em>

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The crew of the B'Quest has worked with engineering students and professors from San Diego State University to develop equipment that will meet the specialized needs of the sailors. The video segment highlights this process and the motivations that underlie the collaboration.

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The crew of the B'Quest en route from Los Angeles to Honolulu

The crew of the B'Quest en route from Los Angeles to Honolulu. Clockwise from center front: Joshua Ross, Jim Halverson, Kevin Wixom, Jeff Reinhold and Scott Meide.

Credit: Challenged America


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The B'Quest arrives in port after completing the 2005 Transpac

The B'Quest arrives in port after completing the 2005 Transpac.

Credit: Lisa Niemczura; 2005 Transpacific Yacht Race


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The Challenged America crew upon arrival in Honolulu.

The Challenged America crew upon arrival in Honolulu.

Credit: Lisa Niemczura; 2005 Transpacific Yacht Race


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