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Disabled

Sailors with a disability or long term illness can still enjoy a variety of dinghies and keelboats. Disabilities can be physical, affecting limbs, mobility, or blindness. Or there is a mental side, including autism, learning difficulties and mental effects in cancer survivors or military veterans. Sailing is possible for all these groups, often competitively, and is known to help people tremendously.

Show news Big boat jumble raises over £3,000 for Wetwheels
Held at Eastleigh FC in partnership with Squidward 3 and Pantaenius UK
Posted on 22 Apr Craig Wood hits the quarter way point
In great spirits at he sails solo, non-stop and unsupported across the Pacific
Posted on 16 Apr Five fabulous days in Wales drive fundraising
For Wetwheels Cymru 2026 launch
Posted on 16 Apr Jazz Turner explains more about Project FEAR
She will leave the wheelchair behind to sail unassisted around the British Isles for charity
Posted on 15 Apr Wetwheels Cymru is formed
Unlocking boating access for disabled communities in Wales
Posted on 2 Apr Craig Wood has set off across the Pacific
Triple amputee has begun epic fundraising adventure to sail solo and unsupported 7000nm
Posted on 27 Mar Introducing Jazz Turner's Project FEAR
She will be the first disabled female to sail a solo unassisted British Isles circumnavigation
Posted on 25 Mar Hayley Harris joins Wetwheels Foundation Board
Ginger Agency celebrates the appointment
Posted on 28 Jan Train Accident and Cancer Won't Stop this Sailor
Gary Pierce still competing in Chicago's Independence Cup for sailors with disabilities
Posted on 26 Jul 2024 Italian sailing federation on a Paralympic mission
Para Sailing Academy is a key cog in their ambitions to enhance accessibility
Posted on 20 Jul 2024 33-year-old Craig Wood aims for world first
Aiming to be first triple amputee to sail solo and unsupported across Pacific
Posted on 3 Jul 2024 Geoff Holt completes his final adventure
Circumnavigating the UK supported by Henri-Lloyd
Posted on 21 Jun 2024 Geoff Holt sets sail to circumnavigate the UK
The journey will see Geoff and his team circumnavigate the UK coastline over the next 4-6 weeks
Posted on 13 May 2024 You try doing it one-handed!
Lynn Steward has carried on dinghy racing, despite physical challenges
Posted on 18 Feb 2024 Introducing the Andrew Cassell Foundation
Helping disabled sailors reach maximum independence on the water
Posted on 29 Jan 2024 Adapting your boat and your racing techniques
Interview with Alex Hovden about his Challenger sailing
Posted on 27 Jan 2024 Geoff Holt talks to RNLI on 200 Voices podcast
The charity has been saving lives at sea since it was founded in 1824
Posted on 18 Jan 2024 RYA videos about disabled sailing
Enjoying your time on the water regardless of a physical impairment
Posted on 1 Dec 2023 International Blind Keelboat League at Rutland
An event that showcased the resilience, skill, and camaraderie of six international teams
Posted on 21 Nov 2023 Triple Crown of Charity Sailing Trophy winners
CRAB Adaptive Boating Center sees tie for first place
Posted on 15 Nov 2023 'Sip and Puff' sailboat making anything possible
New adapted keelboat for Mylor Sailing School near Falmouth
Posted on 31 Oct 2023 How sailors with a disability get into a dinghy
Looking at slings and hoists with Frensham Pond Sailability
Posted on 20 Oct 2023 SKUD 18 UK Nationals at Rutland
A great weekend of close racing for the disabled helms
Posted on 27 Sep 2023 Seating options for sailors with a disability
What do accessible dingies and small keelboats look like on the inside?
Posted on 7 Apr 2023 Inclusive sailing never stops in Lignano
Disabled people enjoy various water sports without barriers in northern Italy
Posted on 6 Feb 2023 World Sailing confirms commitment to Para Sailing
“Our success is defined by the number of disabled people who have access to our sport”
Posted on 22 Nov 2022 Autism on the Water
We speak to the charity's founder Murray MacDonald
Posted on 3 Nov 2022 Wetwheels Foundation charity for SBS BoatLife 2023
Offering the opportunity for all disabled people to access the sea in a safe way
Posted on 24 Oct 2022 Phuket sailing duo at Inclusion Worlds for Sailing
Thai team finish 8 amongst 25 teams from around the world
Posted on 30 Aug 2022 Disabled owner achieves milestone ocean crossing
Philippe Guglielmetti set a goal to captain his own boat across an ocean
Posted on 26 Jul 2022
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Big boat jumble raises over £3,000 for Wetwheels Foundation
© Wetwheels Big boat jumble raises over £3,000 for Wetwheels Foundation
© Wetwheels Big boat jumble raises over £3,000 for Wetwheels Foundation
© Wetwheels Big boat jumble raises over £3,000 for Wetwheels Foundation
© Wetwheels Jazz Turner is ready to cast those mooring lines off, and sail around the British Isles
© Magnus Smith Jazz Turner intends to sail solo around the British Isles
© Magnus Smith FEAR = Face Everything And Rise
© Magnus Smith Jazz Turner intends to 'Face Everything And Rise'
© Magnus Smith Wetwheels gives freedom, confidence and wellbeing
© Wetwheels Wetwheels gives freedom, confidence and wellbeing
© Wetwheels Wetwheels gives freedom, confidence and wellbeing
© Wetwheels Wetwheels gives freedom, confidence and wellbeing
© Wetwheels Craig Wood just prior to departure on his solo and unsupported sail across the Pacific
© GD Media Jazz Turner will launch Project FEAR in 2025
© Project Fear Jazz Turner will launch Project FEAR in 2025
© Project Fear Hereford Hoist is useful for sailors with a disbility
© Pontoon & Dock CrewLift is a heavy-duty hoist with a long reach, useful for sailors with a disbility
© Caley Marina The GOS16 keelboat is suitable for sailors with a disability
© Go Yachts WOOD 101 and 152 dinghies are made by the UK's Disabled Sailors Association
© Mike Wood Boat dock lift for sailors with a disability
© Aqua Creek Kart Racing Seats (can be used for sailors with a disability) - T11 Standard model
© Tillett Racing Gary Pierce will compete in Chicago's Independence Cup for sailors with disabilities
© JGASF Sailability Phuket at 2nd SEA Parasailing Champs
© Sailability Phuket Jazz Turner prepares to board the Sonar from her wheelchair
© Andrew Cassell Foundation Jazz Turner sets up her seat and parts of the Sonar's running rigging with her crew
© Andrew Cassell Foundation A race-grade Sonar keelboat is helping disabled sailors reach maximum independence on the water
© Andrew Cassell Foundation Dame Ellen MacArthur has emotional reunion with Maxine Duggins
© Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Maxine Duggins sailing with Dame Ellen MacArthur
© Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Maxine Duggins sailing with Dame Ellen MacArthur
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