08/14/2026
The Yamahoman Event!
Tim Homan and his childhood friend Jake Thiel, currently living in Trier, Germany, are launching a jet ski trip up the intercoastal waterway. They have maintained their friendship through the years even though they each hold very different political beliefs. For both of them, this trip is a way to speak back to our modern culture, illustrating that we can enjoy friendships with others while holding different beliefs. The last stop on their trip will be Fenwick, Maryland, their childhood home on the Potomac River about 15 miles south of DC.
While they plan to have fun, their adventure is a charity fundraiser for Active Minds, a national mental health organization. Active Minds mobilizes youth and young adults to lead a transformative movement in mental health, forever changing how it is valued and prioritized in society. By equipping, connecting, and amplifying the collective and diverse voices of youth and young adults, we are building a movement of lasting champions who are improving mental health norms for all. Visit https://linktr.ee/therealyamahoman to support the YamaHoman fundraiser.
Tim and Jake will depart from the downtown Fernandina Beach Marina on August 22 at approximately 9:00 a.m. Their journey has caught the attention of the media, and WJXT is planning to interview them at the marina between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. before they depart.
All are invited to come to the marina and send them off with good wishes!
