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Wheelchair Accessible Sailing in the UK

The Disabled Sailors Association provides real sailing for all types of disabilities
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The new wheelchair accessible DSA Dazcat under construction now at the Multihull Centre in Cornwall - book your voyage now!
The new wheelchair accessible DSA Dazcat under construction now at the Multihull Centre in Cornwall - book your voyage now!
John our professional skipper explains the Channel Rules on a first voyage.
John our professional skipper explains the Channel Rules on a first voyage.
With full wheelchair access throughout for even the most complex disability and electric wheelchairs real sailing for all.
With full wheelchair access throughout for even the most complex disability and electric wheelchairs real sailing for all.
I don't know which surprised me most, being able to do it, or them letting me do it.
I don't know which surprised me most, being able to do it, or them letting me do it.
The huge forward cockpit on the new DSA Dazcat gives all round views and protection from the weather with accessible controls.
The huge forward cockpit on the new DSA Dazcat gives all round views and protection from the weather with accessible controls.
John the DSA skipper giving a briefing to a group from the MS Society.
John the DSA skipper giving a briefing to a group from the MS Society.
The DSA Dazcat is due for completion this year and will do a round Britain tour in 2027 - book your voyage now!
The DSA Dazcat is due for completion this year and will do a round Britain tour in 2027 - book your voyage now!
Any disability and any age is welcome on board including family, friends and carers.
Any disability and any age is welcome on board including family, friends and carers.
A view of a cabin in the hull of the spacious new DSA Dazcat.
A view of a cabin in the hull of the spacious new DSA Dazcat.
All the controls on the DSA yachts are accessible and family groups can take control.
All the controls on the DSA yachts are accessible and family groups can take control.
The new DSA Dazcat offers true ocean sailing - this is the spacious saloon.
The new DSA Dazcat offers true ocean sailing - this is the spacious saloon.
A group from the Whizz Kids charity relax after sailing to Cowes.
A group from the Whizz Kids charity relax after sailing to Cowes.
Another view of the spacious cockpit showing accessible controls.
Another view of the spacious cockpit showing accessible controls.
Members of 33 charitable organisations use the DSA yachts.
Members of 33 charitable organisations use the DSA yachts.
Wide deck areas allow watching dolphins through the net.
Wide deck areas allow watching dolphins through the net.
A 10 year old with visual impairment navigating with adaptations.
A 10 year old with visual impairment navigating with adaptations.
View of the spacious hull interiors.
View of the spacious hull interiors.
The DSA purpose designed 101 sailing dinghy that cannot capsize or sink.
The DSA purpose designed 101 sailing dinghy that cannot capsize or sink.
The heads are a spacious wet room allowing comfortable access.
The heads are a spacious wet room allowing comfortable access.
Accessible controls on Spirit of Scott Bader.
Accessible controls on Spirit of Scott Bader.
Plan view showing space for wheelchair using crew.
Plan view showing space for wheelchair using crew.
Very easy access is a feature of all DSA yachts.
Very easy access is a feature of all DSA yachts.
Electric lifts provide access to hulls and deck areas.
Electric lifts provide access to hulls and deck areas.
Please take my photograph, no one will believe this at school!
Please take my photograph, no one will believe this at school!
Round Britain voyage planned for 2027 - book your place.
Round Britain voyage planned for 2027 - book your place.
Cody with cerebral palsy shouting this is the best day of my life.
Cody with cerebral palsy shouting this is the best day of my life.
Designed for ocean crossing in comfort for any disability.
Designed for ocean crossing in comfort for any disability.
Please can I drive again I love it.
Please can I drive again I love it.
Wide stable platform for ocean sailing.
Wide stable platform for ocean sailing.
John explaining the chart plotter navigation system.
John explaining the chart plotter navigation system.
Cutaway diagram showing access to all areas.
Cutaway diagram showing access to all areas.
DSA 152 dinghy designed so it will not capsize or sink.
DSA 152 dinghy designed so it will not capsize or sink.
Existing catamaran providing 1000 sailing places every year.
Existing catamaran providing 1000 sailing places every year.
Exterior electric lift allowing wheelchair access to deck.
Exterior electric lift allowing wheelchair access to deck.
Spacious companionway and exterior rest area on the new Dazcat.
Spacious companionway and exterior rest area on the new Dazcat.
Members of 33 organisations and charities use the DSA yachts.
Members of 33 organisations and charities use the DSA yachts.
Accessible galley for multi-day cruising.
Accessible galley for multi-day cruising.
Day centres and schools send groups for outdoor activities, DofE Award and RYA training.
Day centres and schools send groups for outdoor activities, DofE Award and RYA training.
Wide doors and electric lift giving full access to hull areas.
Wide doors and electric lift giving full access to hull areas.
Meet the DSA Dazcat, our groundbreaking ocean-going cruiser racer currently under construction in Cornwall, continuing the proud legacy of the Jubilee Sailing Trust. We need a sponsor to name her and choose her colour and graphics!
DSA Dazcat under construction
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These are our beautiful coastal cruising wheelchair accessible yachts that we designed, built and have operated since the 1990s. Over 50,000 people have used them!
Our accessible sailing fleet
Our accessible sailing dinghies
These are the amazing dinghies that we designed and built. They cannot capsize or sink, and we have around 20 available for disabled people on low incomes.




Disabled Sailors Association
53 Wych Lane - Gosport - Hampshire - UK - PO13 0TA
Registered Charity Number 1028993 - Since 1993
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