The National Body for disabled sailing in the UK is RYA Sailability.  They are located at the Royal Yachting Association offices in Hamble. 
  • They have a foundation scheme to approve clubs with suitable facilities
  • They run disability awareness training courses
  • They give free technical and training advice
  • They raise funds to support sailors with disabilities
  • They organise events for less-able sailors
    

To sail a square-rigged ship at sea, contact the Jubilee Sailing Trust.

  • They cater for wheelchairs
  • They welcome the visually impaired
  • They have induction loops for impaired hearing
  • They have a buddy system to instil confidence

 
For Scotland, there is RYA Sailability Scotland.   The Paralympic single-hander International 2.4 Metre is a mini-yacht 4.1 metres long.  The name is derived from the rating formula which allows different designs to race on an equal basis.
 

For smaller waters or for people who want a less powerful boat, the Access Dinghy is a small single-hulled boat with a weighted keel that won't capsize.
 

The body which runs disabled sailing throughout the world is International Foundation For Disabled Sailing.

 

   Sailing holidays for the less-able: Calvert Trust.

 

The Challenger builder is: White Formula / Topper
Unit 4, Shipyard Industrial Estate, Brightlingsea
Essex, CO7 0AR.  Tel. 01206 302724 or 303606
 

   The makers of the Challenger sail is Mouse Sails.
As an alternative, try motorbiking, the National Association for Bikers with a Disability is here.