After surviving three strokes, Chris is enjoying boating and making new friends as a member of Cowes Sailability Club In 2020, my wife, Lorraine, and I decided to move from Guernsey to the Isle of Wight. We looked forward to commencing our early retirement and making...
Adventure-loving Toby has proven that being non-verbal and having autism are no obstacles to becoming an experienced sailor! My son Toby loves an adventure! He is autistic and non-verbal, but doesn’t let this hold him back. Toby was a member of West Sussex...
For 28-year old Kate, boat trips organised by Cowes Sailability Club are sensory experiences that she can enjoy with her assistance dog Tammy. Joanne Morton says: My daughter Kate is devoted to her assistance dog Tammy, who joined us two years ago from Ability Dogs 4...
For care home resident Marilyn, a boat trip organised by Cowes Sailability Club was the most fun she had had in ages! Marilyn Rose says: It was such a lovely surprise when the staff at Old Charlton House organised a boat trip through Cowes Sailability Club. After...
Being able to take part in a day-long sailing adventure gave Caroline the wonderful feeling of freedom. Caroline Sims says: With my disability, I never thought I would be able to sail again. However, through Cowes Sailability Club, I have had the amazing opportunity...
Determined that his life will not be limited by his wheelchair, Stephen has enjoyed opportunities to helm a 35-foot sailing yacht. Stephen Skipper says: My love of sailing began in the 1970s when I was in the navy, but as my health worsened and my disabilities...
