Sailing

Sailability is a national program developed through the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). The program enables people with disabilities to try sailing and take part on a regular basis. You don't need to be a strong swimmer to get into sailing. Approved Sailability sites will have boats and facilities to cater for everyone.

Sailing Vision Week (informally known as 'Blind Sailing Week', or simply 'Blind Week') is a great event that takes place each year, giving around sixty blind and partially sighted people the chance to develop sailing skills by crewing aboard cruising yachts.

The Royal Yacht Association's Para Sailing Hub has been developed to increase opportunities for people with disabilities who want to race and train locally, nationally, and internationally. For more information, visit the website.

Sight classifications are important to ensure fair and equal competition. Success at competitions should be defined by an athlete's skill and ability, not their impairment. The sight classifications should give all athletes the confidence that they are competing against others equally.

Useful Links

• British Blind Sport Activity Finder
• British Blind Sport Educational Resources
• British Blind Sport Classification
• RYA Sailability
• Sailing vision week