Fun, inclusive activities for families
Ongoing collaboration with the council creates fun, inclusive activities for families with disabled children For the last two years, Cowes Sailability Club has collaborated with the Isle of Wight Council’s Children’s Services Department to provide accessible boating...
Meet Evan
Although Evan cannot communicate verbally, his facial expressions say just how much he enjoys boating trips organised by Cowes Sailability Club We had a great family day out, organised by Cowes Sailability Club during Cowes Week. My son Evan has a number of...
Meet Zach
Boating trips facilitated by Cowes Sailability Club are the highlight of Zach’s year! When you have a child with disabilities – especially a child in a wheelchair – it is really hard to find exciting outdoor activities that they can enjoy. Through Cowes Sailability...
870 smiles on faces in 2022!
Cowes Sailability Club provided 870 places for accessible boating and sailing activities during 2022 2022 was an incredibly successful year for Cowes Sailability Club. Thanks to funding from several grant-awarding bodies, corporate sponsors and donors, as well as...
Green tokens lead to winning donation
Cowes Sailability Club has won a £500 donation through Asda’s Green Token Giving scheme. Asda shoppers on the Isle of Wight have helped Cowes Sailability Club to raise £500, by voting for the charity in the store’s Green Token Giving scheme. Of the three charities...
Awards presented at laying-up supper
Cowes Sailability Club recognised the achievements of members and volunteers at its annual laying-up supper Left to right: Sarah Grainger, Toby Moore and Christine Smyth Cowes Sailability Club announced the winners of its 2022 Achievement Awards during a ‘laying-up...
Meet Chris
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...
Meet Toby
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...