Adaptive sailing allows people living with disabilities to safely enjoy the pleasures of sailing. Thanks to specially designed boats, adapted equipment, and a qualified team, everyone can take to the water with confidence.
Discover how it works and join us for a nautical experience accessible to all, regardless of your level or disability.
Our activities take place at the Pointe-Claire Yacht Club, a venue offering easy access to our facilities and our adapted sailboats.
The Martin 16 is a sailboat specifically designed for people with reduced mobility. Safe and stable, it cannot capsize or sink. The sailor sits in the bottom of the boat in a stable position, with all controls within reach.
Trunk Support: For those who need it, a special seat with thoracic supports, belts, and, if necessary, a headrest ensures proper support.
Adapted Control: For sailors with limited mobility or arm paralysis, the boat can be steered using a motorized joystick, similar to those on electric wheelchairs, or through a sip-and-puff system using two straws.
Each sailor boards and disembarks according to their abilities and needs:
Independently or with minimal assistance
Step by step using a transfer bench
With a lift for completely safe transfers
Our sailors always navigate under the supervision of a qualified instructor, specially trained in adaptive sailing, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
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