Get involved in Sailing Vision Week this summer and learn the ropes as you spend a week sailing around the south west coastline!
The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club will be hosting the week, including the opening and closing night dinners. Yachts will be berthed in the Falmouth Yacht Haven in Falmouth Harbour at the start and finish of the event. You will take part in a full week of sailing with other adult VI peers and the crew, learning new skills, building confidence and enjoying a life at sea as you sail around the south west coastline.
It is important to note that you do not need any prior sailing experience to take part in this opportunity, all abilities are welcome and you will be supported by experienced staff while on the water. You will however need some degree of agility to traverse the sailing yacht you will be on as they are not specially equipped to be accessible for physical disabilities.
For more information about Sailing Vision Week, please follow this link – https://www.sailingvision.org/blind-sailing-week
If you wish to apply for this opportunity, please contact Sailing Vision Trust directly via mail@sailingvision.org
The VICTA offer
This year, the Sailing Vision Trust have set the fee at £320. However, they are offering a 50% discount to anyone who is aged 18-25 on 28 June (the first Saturday of the event).
VICTA is offering to support those 18+ VI participants who secure a place by contributing £50 towards the total payable amount required to attend this opportunity. This means that those who are aged 18-25 that secure a place will only have to pay £110 and those aged 26-29 will only have to pay £270 towards the week-long experience.
Step-by-step guide to apply:
1) Contact the Sailing Vision Trust to complete their Sailing Vision Week application form mail@sailingvision.org. Closing date to apply is 31 March 2025.
2) Apply for VICTA’s support towards the entry fee by completing the application form below. Closing date to apply is 31 March 2025.
3) If you secure a place on Sailing Vision Week, contact VICTA Sport with your confirmation email and we will arrange to send you £50 as a contribution to your entry fee sports@victa.org.uk
VICTA will not be attending or organising this activity.
Please note to be eligible for this offer you must be registered or registerable as blind or partially sighted. VICTA may ask for a copy of your registration documents or a letter from an ophthalmologist as confirmation.
Please also note that this is a limited offer and VICTA reserve the right to close it once we reach capacity.
