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Able Sail Kingston

Able Sail programs have been offered in sailing centres across Canada since 1980. The Kingston Program began in 2002. Programs offering recreational and competitive sailing instruction for persons with a disability now exist in over 20 communities in Canada. The volunteer committee of Able Sail Kingston and the Kingston Yacht Club Board is pleased to offer accesible sailing programs at KYC. Participants in the “Learn to Sail” and “Come Sail Away” programs sail in untippable, specially designed dinghies and sailboats such as the 16 ft. “Martin 16”.

For more information on disabled sailing, please visit the Ontario Sailing Able Sail site.

The Sailboats

The Martin 16 is easily driven, narrow; long hull for performance and control. The cockpit features an adjustable, ergonomically designed helm seat forward, with a second seat aft to accommodate a passenger or instructor. A unique "joystick" controls the responsive, transom-hung rudder.

 

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