Who are we?
We are a non-profit volunteer organization made up
of cruisers, racers, and armchair sailors wanting to make a
difference.
Our focus is currently towards the island nations of the Pacific
Ocean, yet looking ahead to a worldwide program.
Projects need not be affiliated with any church,
but must be compatible with Christian ethics,
the predominate religion of the area.
Milo Coldren is a licensed USCG Master and American Sailing Association
instructor. He has been sailing 20 years, recreationally and commercially,
to such remote places as Puerto Williams (near Cape Horn), Falkland and
Pitcairn Islands. He is currently concentrating on Maritime Missions and
working with Sea Cadets and youth.
Kimberly Coldren has sailed 15,000 miles including serving as First Mate
aboard the youth missions vessel "Sh'khinah". With a degree in Cultural
Anthropology, she is gifted in her ability to identify with different
cultures, as well as providing sensitivity to specific issues.
Richard Bustamante works as a Software Manager when he is not working on
the Maritime Missions web site. He is an enthusiastic sailor, completing
several ocean crossings recreationally and racing. Richard is also an avid
chess competitor.
Kristine Bustamante is a mother of two and full-time totally committed
homemaker. When the demands of that job allow, she also studies Spanish
and volunteers in the community. Kristine also enjoys sailing and tennis.
Richard and Kristine met Milo and Kimberly on a Charter from Costa Rica to
the Galapagos islands in the Spring of 2001. There wasn't a lot of wind on
that sail, but there was a lot of laughter and fun - the four have been
friends since.
When Milo and Kim shared their vision for Maritime Missions, Richard and
Kristine were impressed with the vision of a program that would provide
material benefit to the residents of isolated communities and spiritual
benefit to cruising sailors.
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