Pacemaker Fishing Forum

Article from Prop Talk Magazine

Mobility challenges shouldn’t be barriers to fishing. Luckily for Chesapeake boaters, two organizations are well-equipped to help wheelchair-bound anglers and their families get out to enjoy the water and its bounty.

In the spring of 2021, Fish Redeemer was created to provide inclusive, wheelchair-accessible fishing boat trips, ensuring that everyone, regardless of mobility challenges, can experience the
joy of fishing. With adaptive equipment, safe boarding, and a compassionate crew, Fish Redeemer’s mission is to break down barriers and create unforgettable moments for individuals and their loved ones.

Captain Greg Madjeski leads group trips aboard the Redeemer, a classic Chesapeake Bay deadrise boat, a CY 46 Composite Yacht, designed and built for maximum stability, comfort, and ease of access entering and exiting the boat for a wheelchair bound person. The cockpit is intentionally designed to be uncluttered to allow easy maneuverability for a wheelchair, and a lift
is provided to allow a wheelchair easy access to the private handicap friendly bathroom.

Capt. Greg and one to two volunteers lead each group of up to eight guests; they average 25 trips per year departing from St. Jerome’s Creek at Taylor’s Cove Dock in Ridge, MD.

“We are so grateful for the opportunity to make these trips possible,??  says Jo-Anne Kehmna of Fish Redeemer. “We receive such joy in hearing how God uses this boat to encourage our wheelchair bound friends and their family and friends.??