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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.
State Listings
New York
Sea Legs, a non-profit organization located in New York, New York is dedicated to make sailing a reality for individuals with physical and sensory disabilities. They
provide recreational, instructional and competitive sailing in the Greater New York Metropolitan area. For more information, call (212) 645-SAIL (7245).
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.
Wisconsin
Challenge Project is in affiliation with the Wisconsin Lake Schooner Education Association and is a project that has recently been picking up steam. A traditionally rigged tall ship will be built to offer people with disabilities the opportunity to experience adventure education aboard an accessible vessel. People of all ages, backgrounds and abilities will be brought together with a common purpose: to assist individuals to realize their own potential, to learn
how to accept and enjoy differences, to build confidence and teamwork, to overcome adversity and to foster an awareness of the marine environment and its importance to our quality of life by tackling challenging new situations. Aboard the Challenge, the focus will be on learning from sailing rather than learning how to sail. Each member of the crew must act independently and yet interdependently. The vessel is currently in the concept phase of development. Money is being raised to further the design specifications, support summer pilot programs and develop interest across the country. For more information and to learn about the project, contact The Challenge Project, P.O. Box 511354, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202-0231 or call (414)
299-9741.
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