How can an Adaptive Equipment Questionnaire help your sailing club or program?
An Adaptive Equipment Questionnaire is a great way to get an idea of what supplies and resources are needed for y…
Where can I get training to be an Adaptive Sailing Instructor?
US Sailing offers an Adaptive Sailing Instructor Workshop.
"The Adaptive Sailing Instructor Workshop covers all aspects of creati…
What is a volunteer training manual and why is it important?
As the US Adaptive Sailing Resource Manual highlights, it is incredibly important to organize, train and inform your volunteers on…
What are drop in seats and what do they do as an adaption?
Drop-In Seats are important adaptations for those with limited mobility.
There are several versions of drop in seats available to ada…
What are stability bars and what do they do as an adaption?
Stability bars are seating tools used used by some sailors to provide themselves with stability when seated and moving about the sai…
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Delani Hulme-Lawrence is an lifelong sailor. Delani started sailing when she was four years old. She is a Clagett Boat Grant recipient, has represented…
How can you get involved in adaptive sailing?
Across the nation there are countless adaptive sailing programs. Whether they be learn-to-sail or competitive racing establishments, there are opp…
What are some examples of adaptive boats my program or club might consider utilizing?
Boats widely used in adaptive sailing include, but are not limited to, the following. For a descriptive li…
What kind of sailboat is a Sonar, and what are the features of this boat?
Sonars are a triple handed keelboat raced by both adaptive and able bodied sailors. The Sonar is used by sailors who e…
What kind of sailboat is a Freedom 20, and what are the features of this boat?
Freedom 20s are anoter option in the world of adaptive sailing. These 20 foot keelboats can be adapted in many wa…
What are some different dock adaptions my club or program can install to help with mobility and accessibility?
Dock safety can prevent boat damage while keeping sailors safe. Docks need to be…
Who is an able bodied sailor and what do they do?
An Able-Bodied sailor, or AB, is someone who joins a disabled crew as an extra pair of hands. To be an AB, you should feel comfortable do…
What is rebound steering and how is this adaption helpful?
Rebound Steering is a way for blind sailors to hold a straight course by feeling when the tiller is centerlined. Rebound Steering c…
What are joystick steering systems? How does this adaption work?
Joystick Steering Systems, often referred to as Joystick Servos, can be used by sailors with limited mobility. Similar to the S…
What kind of sailboat is a Hansa 303, and what are the features of this boat?
The Hansa 303 is designed to be accomodating to a wide array of disabilities. The Hansa was raced for the first ti…
What kind of sailboat is a 2.4mR, and what are the features of this boat?
The 2.4mR is a technical and competitive singlehanded boat sailed by both able bodied and adaptive sailors. The 2.4mR…
What kind of sailboat is a Martin 16, and what are the features of this boat?
The Martin 16 sailboat was designed by Don Martin and has found success among many adaptive sailing programs. The…
What is sound technology in adaptive sailing? How does it work, and who does it help?
Those with visual impairments may require adaptions that involve sound technology and/or sighted guides in…
What is a transfer box and how does it function?
A transfer box is an easy way to help a sailor transfer from their wheelchair, to the dock and then onto the sailboat.
Transfer boxes can be ho…