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Recreation: Sports: Sailing

International

International Association for Disabled Sailing enables sailors of all abilities to participate in the sport of Sailing. Their website features numerous resources and tips on adaptive approaches to sailing. To locate an affiliate in your part of the world, visit their website and click on Contacts.

Canada

Disabled Sailing Association (DSA) of Alberta provides Albertans with disabilities an opportunity to access sailing opportunities. In each of their programs they promote independence and community involvement. A DSA membership will give individuals an opportunity to participate in sailing lessons, leisurely and competitive sails as well as in a number of special events. For more information, call (403) 238-0689.

National

Sailing Alternatives, Inc. is a non-profit corporation offering daily sailing instruction, competitive race training and therapy and rehabilitation to people with many different disabilities. Their staff "help make any adaptations to let people enjoy the sport of sailing." Although located in Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida, there are announcements of events for people who may live elsewhere.

Sailing Web offers an extensive list of accessible sailing opportunities for people with disabilities. The website lists accessible sailing clubs, competitions and regattas open to people with disabilities as well as accessible sailboats.

US Sailing via their Sailors with Disabilities program provides adaptive sailing programs in locations throughout the United States. To find a program in your area, visit their website.

State Listings

Rhode Island

Shake-A-Leg Inc. is a non-profit group based in Providence, Rhode Island, that allows the disabled to experience sailing, and uses it as a form of therapy as well. The group has different programs for different age groups and types of disabilities, and sponsors sailing events as well. If you would like more information, check out their homepage or e-mail them at shake@shakealeg.org. They can also be reached via US mail at Shake-A-Leg, Inc., 76 Dorrance Street, Suite 300, Providence, RI 02903, or call (401) 421-1111 or fax them at (401) 454-0351.

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