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Honoring America’s military veterans is a small token of appreciation compared to their immense commitment, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedom. Few organizations understand this better than Freedom Alliance, a remarkable nonprofit dedicated to healing the wounds of war. Their mission integrates recreational therapy—like offshore fishing—with rehabilitative workshops that promote lasting mental and emotional well-being. One of their signature programs, the Freedom Alliance Offshore Experience, embodies this mission in action.
We are deeply grateful to our customers and team members who donate their time, resources, and yachts to make these experiences possible. Recently, Galati customer Ed Burr graciously donated the Ohana—a 2021 68 Viking Yacht—to Freedom Alliance to host three veterans for a day of fishing in beautiful Los Sueños, Costa Rica.
John Lagrone, a Galati Yacht Sales broker based in our Costa Rica office, was honored to join this special trip and share first-hand the unforgettable memories made onboard.
“We learned that all three Veterans were deployed many times to the War in Iraq and Afganistán. Hank “Doc”, Matt, and Dan all retired from the Navy and Marines after serving 20+ years of service to our great nation. Their Bios are just a piece of their personal history.
The group left the Los Sueños Marina at 07 hundred to run offshore to enjoy some of the great fishing in Costa Rica. We began the day by catching a few and losing a few Yellowfin Tunas around a massive Spinner Dolphin school. Afterward, we deployed our typical trolling spread for Billfish and Dorados.
We raised a small Blue Marlin after a half hour with no bite. Some other boats had found a small crate loaded with bait and Dorados or Mahi Mahi! The group caught 2 Dorados when the Teaser exploded with a 200 pound Blue Marlin. We pitched our Small Marlin bait, and we were on for a 45 minute battle with Doc releasing his first-ever Blue Marlin.
We caught and jumped off a few more Dorados before a Blue Marlin got tangled in our Teaser and started to jump inside our spread. This Blue Marlin fired in on the flat line Ballyhoo, and the fight was on.
Matt got a nice release after 20 minutes and his first-ever Blue Marlin as well. We ended the day with 2 Blue Marlins, 5 Yellowfins, and 3 Dorados.
We are very thankful to Ed Burr and his kind donation and the Freedom Alliance for their continued support of our war veterans.
From the Crew of the Ohana and our GYS Costa Rican team, along with everyone at Galati Yacht Sales, we thank all our Veterans for their service!”
This holiday season, you can make a difference in the lives of our nation’s heroes. Learn how you can contribute to the Freedom Alliance Offshore Experience and help provide life-changing opportunities for military veterans.
Visit the Freedom Alliance website to learn more and get involved 👉 Learn More
Photography provided by Mr. Pepper Ailor of the Freedom Alliance
More Freedom Alliance Stories:
Honoring Our Military Veterans
Offshore Experience in Costa Rica
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