Experienced para sailors

Looking for the next challenge - the only limit is your imagination. There is a world of opportunity to develop your skills, build confidence and nurture your passion.

Meet Chris

When Chris Emmet was diagnosed with MS at 40 he put sailing in a box. Now in his 70s, Chris is more active on the water than ever. Sailing not only gave him a renewed lease of life, it became his lifeline.

Volunteers

Lots of sailors give their time too. There is a range of on and off the water volunteer roles you could get involved in.

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Para sailing hub

Increasing opportunities for disabled sailors to race and train, locally, nationally and internationally

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Racing

If you get your buzz from being competitive, there are lots of different boats to race and events to enter, from close to home or across the world

Courses

RYA Training is world renowned. Course adjustments can be made to enable access.

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Funding your passion

As your sailing passion develops you might want to get more technical equipment, gain more qualifications, become a volunteer, instructor or coach, have coaching and travel to events. This can add up. But there are a number of options you can explore for support.