Waveney Sailability

[Speleologist]

Yesterday I visited the Waveney Sailability Scheme at Oulton Broad. My brother is a volunteer Assistant Instructor there.I must say that I was very impressed. A large group of people with various levels of disability were enjoying the freedom that sailing can bring. With a sizeable fleet of specially adapted boats there were opportunities for everyone. Wheelchairs were no bar as hoists were available to get people in and out of boats and it was great to see so many people enjoying themselves. It also provided a welcome respite and social occasion for carers, who could relax over a cuppa and cake whilst their charges were sailing.

It was really good and encouraging to see this lively group in action. If I was more local I'd be volunteering.

[PastorsDayOff]

It would be wrong for people to think that disability would stop people from being able to sail. One of the men who taught me to sail had a false leg (no parrot before anyone asks). 

Although neither my wife and I require wheelchairs, both of us have physical disabilities, and yet together we are able to sail.

And I’ve seen these adapted boats, and they are very good.