Multiple sclerosis group shares the joy of boating
40 people affected by multiple sclerosis enjoyed trips funded by Eight Foundation grant A group from the Isle of Wight Multiple Sclerosis Society departing on a boat trip organised by Cowes Sailability Club A grant from the Eight Foundation enabled Cowes Sailability...
Meet Tristan
A young adult with autism, Tristan has developed a love of all things boating! Tristan helming one of Cowes Sailability Club’s Drascombe Longboats My son Tristan loves being a member of Cowes Sailability Club, as it gives him the opportunity to go sailing...
Salty adventure for visually impaired islanders
Fun, sensory boat trips provided with funding from WightAID Cowes Sailability Club’s Fundraising Officer Trish Rooke (second from left) and Commodore Roger Sutton (centre) During 2023, Cowes Sailability Club arranged exciting motorboat trips for people who are blind...
Meet Phil
After the sudden onset of a disabling illness left him feeling suicidal, Phil found fun and friendship at Cowes Sailability Club. Read why Phil says ‘Cowes Sailability Club saved my life’ I was working for the ambulance service on the Isle of Wight when I was struck...
Awards presented at Christmas party
Isle of Wight High Sheriff presents awards to Cowes Sailability Club members and volunteers Pictured left to right: Tristan Woods, John Spalding, Dawn Haig-Thomas, Mark Ross, Mary Bradley and Roger Sutton Cowes Sailability Club would like to congratulate Tristan...
A record year for accessible sailing and boating
Over 1,100 accessible sailing and boating opportunities were provided by Cowes Sailability Club in 2023. 2023 has been the most successful year ever for Cowes Sailability Club, which has been operating on the Isle of Wight for more than 20 years. During the 2023...
Appeal launched for new safety boat
Donations and grants needed to secure the future of accessible sailing on the Isle of Wight Cowes Sailability Club has launched an appeal for funding to help it purchase a new rigid inflatable boat (RIB) to use as safety vessel during sailing activities for people...
‘Last Adventurer’ raises £300
Medina Publishing supports Cowes Sailability Club at local book launch event Cowes Sailability Club was thrilled to be invited to the launch of ‘The Last Adventurer: Message in a Bottle,’ a book charting the remarkable life and extraordinary Atlantic crossings of Fons...