Adaptive Sailing Open House

Community Boating’s Universal Access Program (UAP) invites individuals of all abilities, along with their families, caregivers, support staff, and community partners, to join us for an Adaptive Sailing Open House on Saturday, May 23rd from 10am–1pm on the Charles River Esplanade.

This free event is an opportunity to experience adaptive sailing firsthand and learn more about Community Boating’s Universal Access Program. Guests will have the chance to get out on the water aboard our specially equipped sailboats, tour the boathouse, meet instructors and volunteers, and see how the program supports sailors with a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and support needs.

Adaptive sailing at Community Boating is designed around the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the freedom, independence, and confidence that comes from being on the water. Through adaptive equipment, individualized instruction, one-on-one support, and recreational sailing opportunities, UAP serves children, teens, and adults with a wide range of physical, cognitive, sensory, and developmental disabilities, as well as veterans and individuals recovering from illness or injury. Participants are encouraged to learn and progress at their own pace in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Community Boating launched the Universal Access Program in 2007 through a collaboration with the DCR Universal Access Program, the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs’ Office of Public-Private Partnerships, and Genzyme Corporation. For nearly 20 years, the program has helped remove barriers to recreation and outdoor adventure while creating meaningful opportunities for connection, skill-building, and independence on the water.

Whether you are interested in learning to sail, looking for accessible recreational opportunities in Greater Boston, or simply curious about the program, this open house is a chance to see adaptive sailing in action and connect with the Community Boating community.

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