Disability participation in boating and water activity

A Hansa Access dinghy leaves the dock alongside a RIB at Peterhead harbour. The sea is gently rippled and there is a rock armour breakwater

Disabled water users are an under recognised part of the water activity and sailing community despite recognising as much as 20% of the participating population. Helping disabled participants enter and remain in the sport is important to the sector’s health and commercial welfare. Ensuring disability access can improve income generation by reducing early exit from … Read more