Below is a collection of adaptive sailing resources from the internet arranged alphabetically. You may browse the resources, or search by key term or category using the tools available on the right side of the webpage.
The resource will continue to grow as more knowledge becomes available, and as suggestions are fielded. The goal of this resource is to be inclusive and helpful to programs and individuals looking to learn more about adaptive sailing.
A great place to start is with US Sailing's adaptive resources.
It is important to keep in mind that individual specificity and flexibility are paramount to successfully using adaptive resources.
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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…
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 is a hoyer lift and how does it work? A hoyer lift is a tool used by some sailing clubs to transfer individuals in wheelchairs from the dock to their position on the sailboat. Usually, ho…
What is a good place to start finding information about adaptive sailing and resources? US Sailing has developed the Adaptive Sailing Resource Manual for programs and instrucors interested in…
Let us know if you have questions, or if a question has gone unanswered! We will endeavor to find an answer for you and your program.
A special thank you to the members of The Clagett Regatta's Adaptive Resource Committee:
Carol Barrow, Robbie Benjamin, Janice Kennedy, Timothea Larr, Barbara
Odegaard,
Bird Stasz, and The Clagett intern Alex Adams.
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