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At Cowes Sailability Club, there’s always a lot of activity taking place, on and off the water. We love to share stories of our members’ adventures and hope you enjoy reading our news articles below. Click here to subscribe to our monthly newsletter ‘All Aboard’ and stay up-to-date on all our news.
93-year-old relishes a new adventure
A lady aged 93 from the Isle of Wight has proven that you are never too old for a new adventure. She was one of a group of five people with dementia and other age-related medical conditions…
Islanders with disabilities enjoy “extraordinary” Cowes Week trips
During Cowes Week 2019, Cowes Sailability Club made it possible for 173 people, including 56 children and adults with disabilities, to enjoy trips in the Solent on Wetwheels, a wheelchair-accessible motor catamaran.
17 hours spent afloat in epic sailing voyage
Four members of Cowes Sailability Club took part in the Round the Island Race 2019, taking seventeen hours to circumnavigate the Isle of Wight on board the Spirit of Scott Bader.
Boat trips delight care home residents
A group of adults with a wide range of learning difficulties and physical disabilities from Kingston Farmhouse care home in East Cowes have been enjoying boating trips with Cowes Sailability Club since the end of May.
School pupils with disabilities enjoy new experiences
School pupils with severe and complex needs have been given opportunities to enjoy the fun and excitement of speeding through the waves on a motorboat. Cowes Sailability Club arranged a series of trips for groups
Funding secured for Cowes Week trips
Cowes Sailability Club has secured funding for adults and children with disabilities to enjoy boating trips during the Cowes Week regatta, from 12th to 16th August 2019.
Island Sailing Club makes fundraising fashionable
Cowes Sailability Club has taken delivery of a brand new sailing boat, which will enable it to offer additional sailing opportunities for disabled people on the Isle of Wight.
Fundraising reaches new heights
Sue Waddleton is planning a huge adventure to raise money for her two favourite island charities: Cowes Sailability Club and Pony Driving for the Disabled.
More sailing opportunities for people with disabilities
Cowes Sailability Club has taken delivery of a brand new sailing boat, which will enable it to offer additional sailing opportunities for disabled people on the Isle of Wight.
Magic Little Grant funds vital safety checks
Cowes Sailability Club has arranged a full service of all of its life jackets in preparation for the new sailing season, with funding from a Magic Little Grant.
Stroke survivor recalls fond memories
The wife of a stroke survivor has revealed how boating trips with Cowes Sailability Club have given her husband enormous pleasure and helped him recall fond memories from his years as a fisherman.
New Commodore sets to work
Appointed just weeks ago, Cowes Sailability Club’s new Commodore is already busy working with other committee members and volunteers to plan activities for the 2019 sailing season.