New safety boat enters service
The island-built RIB is named Scarlett in a ceremony led by the Olympic sailor Shirley Robertson OBE Cowes Sailability Club has taken delivery of its new safety boat, which it was able to purchase following a successful fundraising appeal. The vessel will help to...
Sailing activities begin again
Sailing and boating for disabled people will recommence from 28th April 2025 Volunteers and members of Cowes Sailability Club are excitedly counting down the days until the start of the 2025 sailing season. Activities for people with disabilities are due to...
Winter events reduce social isolation
Members and volunteers enjoy fun and friendship while waiting for the sailing season to begin again During the autumn and winter months, when sailing and boating activities are suspended, Cowes Sailability Club organises regular get-togethers for members and...
Safety boat appeal reaches 90% milestone
National Lottery grant enables order to be placed for new safety boat Trustees of Cowes Sailability Club are excited to reveal that fundraising for a new safety boat has reached 90% of the overall target. As a result, the charity has now placed its order for a new...
Outstanding achievements recognised
Members and volunteers of Cowes Sailablility Club received awards from the Isle of Wight High Sheriff. Every year, Cowes Sailability Club presents a series of awards to members and volunteers in recognition of their personal achievements on and off the water. This...
Meet Josef
Born with a rare neurological condition, 24-year old Josef is developing his communication skills and learning how to work as part of a crew. Cowes Sailability Club has been an amazing opportunity for Josef, enabling him to do things that he wouldn’t otherwise...
Meet Richard
Being a member of Cowes Sailability Club gives stroke survivor Richard a positive reason to leave his house. I’ve just finished my first season as a member of Cowes Sailability Club and I will definitely be signing up again next year. It’s been a great summer,...
A summer of amazing opportunities
From reduced isolation to improved physical fitness, disabled islanders share the benefits they have gained.Belinda (second from left) and Josef (right) sailing with Cowes Sailability Club Richard (left) and Belinda (centre) on a motorboat trip organised by Cowes...