Adaptive Sailing
Adaptive sailing, an enhanced version of regular sailing that uses adaptive equipment to support various physical conditions, is a terrific way for people with disabilities to engage in the exhilarating sport of sailing. Check out these organizations to participate in this wonderful approach to adaptive recreation.
Organizations
Access to Sailing provides therapeutic rehabilitation to disabled and disadvantaged children and adults, through interactive sailing outings.
Access2adventure (a2a) is a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for people with physical disabilities. We provide unique opportunities to participate in a variety of sports, recreational activities and adventure travel. A2a is based in Rhode Island and serves the southern New England community.
Courage Camps offer safe, accessible, natural environments where children and adults with physical disabilities, sensory and language impairments, and other disabilities or illnesses discover abilities they never knew they had or they thought they had lost.
To provide the opportunity for individuals with disabilities to gain confidence and dignity through participation in sports, recreation and related educational programs.
Launched in 1991, Footloose Sailing Association is the Northwest's premiere sailing program for people of all disabilities. We are dedicated to bringing independence on the water and competence in the sport of sailing to our disabled members.
Through the activity of sailing, Sailability enriches the lives of people with any type of disability, the elderly, and the financially and socially disadvantaged.
Providing the instruction, environment and support for disabled and able-bodied individuals to experience the thrills of sailing.
SHAKE-A-LEG's mission is to empower individuals who have experienced a spinal cord injury and other related nervous system disorder to develop the skills needed to reach their highest potential for an independent life.
