Local people with disabilities developed essential life skills in ‘thrilling’ boat trips funded by Royal Southern Yacht Club Trust.

Cowes Sailability Club is eager to welcome new volunteers who can help run sailing and boating activities for people with disabilities.

Cowes Sailability Club acknowledged the achievements of members and volunteers in its annual award ceremony.

Cowes Sailability Club’s weekly sailing activities, supported by the RYA, provided fun and companionship for people with disabilities

Children with disabilities enjoyed exciting boat trips organised with the support of the children’s services team at the Isle of Wight Council.

Trips on a wheelchair-accessible motor boat enabled people with disabilities to enjoy the world-renowned Cowes Week regatta.

Cowes Sailability Club supported the annual RVYC ‘Open Day for People with Disabilities’, providing assistance and funding for wheelchair-accessible boat trips.

Islanders with disabilities are back on the water with wide smiles, following many months of social isolation and health anxiety.

Cowes Sailability Club has received financial support from Sport England to help it resume its sailing and boating activities following the coronavirus pandemic.

Organisers of the Little Britain Challenge Cup have continued their long-standing support of Cowes Sailability Club with a donation from the proceeds of the 2020 event.

Ahead of the anticipated relaxation in COVID-19 restrictions, Cowes Sailability Club’s new committee is now putting plans in place to resume boating activities this summer.

Cowes Sailability Club has received a special commendation for maintaining contact with isolated members and volunteers during lockdowns.