CAPTAIN ROLLO'S KIDS AT SEA, FRIENDS OF ROLLO

Captain Rollo's Kids at SeaLearn. Respect. Fish. Captain Rollo's Kids at Sea organizes marine- awareness fishing trips for children who might not otherwise have such an opportunity to witness the beauty and splendor of being on the ocean. Youth are provided on-the-water ocean conservation education where they learn about the ecosystems in our coastal waters. We focus on serving disadvantaged, physically challenged, and at-risk youth. Since 1999, nearly 115,000 children have benefited. Although many of the children served live locally and just a short distance from the ocean, often time, the Captain Rollo's Kids at Sea fishing trip is their first ocean experience out on the water. From San Diego to Monterey Bay, we host half and whole day fishing trips along our coastline. Through Captain Rollo's Kids at Sea, children will experience a day of beauty and nature while having the chance to experience something they might otherwise never witness- dolphins swimming in the bow's wake, whales surfacing for air, sea lions playing around the boat are but a few of the lasting memories a day at sea will create. Every child will remember their first boat ride and the first fish he or she caught. These experiences truly broaden a child's horizons and instill a sense of awe and respect for the vast ocean and all of the creatures below. This one day often provides a life changing experience for the children fortunate enough to be a part of it.Our priority is serving disadvantaged, physically challenged, and at-risk youth and will serve other groups of children based on available funding and co-sponsorship. The generosity of our sponsors and donors allow us to provide these exclusive fishing excursions at no cost to the children and their families.