Overview

The TISC Adaptive Sailing Program ranges from introductory sailing for children and adults to competitive training for individuals training for the US Paralympic Sailing Team. Physically disabled persons gain a sense of independence and self-confidence while sailing and are able to compete equally against able-bodied sailors. TISC instructors are trained to support the needs of each unique participant and promote safety both on and off the water. To better serve all participants, facility upgrades including the installment of an ADA-compliant ramp are currently in the TISC Facility Development plans.

The boats used for Adaptive Sailing include Access Dinghies, Sonars, and J24's. Particpants of the Adaptive program can come independently or are affiliated with local programs like BAADS, Shriners Hospital, Kids on a Roll, Special Olympics of Northern California, and the San Francisco Recreation Center for the Handicapped

The US Paralympic Sailing Team competed in Sydney, where paralympic sailing made its debut as a full medal sport. As TISC is home to many racers, we assist sailors training for the paralympics by providing coaching, boat storage and campaign management expertise.

Never sailed before? An avid racer? We'll find the right kind of training for you. Participants are welcome to join any of the following sessions that fits their sailing experience level.

• Teaches introductory sailing and water safety skills
• Introductory sailing days for groups of 6
• For sailors of all ages
• For organizations or a group of individuals
• This is a one day orientation to sailing
• Each class is 3-4 hours

ADAPTIVE ADULT SAILING CLASSES

• For people of all sailing abilities and physical/developmental abilities
• Classes are taught in Sonars and Access Dinghies
• Beginner & Intermediate Instruction is offered

• For children between the ages of 7-17 years of age
• Camps are for groups of 5-10 children

Depending on the individual needs of each new sailor, there are opportunities to sail in the Co-Able Program where kids with physical or developmental challenges team up with a more experienced young sailor

To find out more about adaptive classes at TISC or to schedule a class for your group, please call Lacey Todd at 415.421.2225 or email Lacey.

• For sailors interested in enhancing their racing skills
• Racing with other adaptive sailors and with able body sailors
• Racing equally against able body sailors and others with physical disabilities
• Sailing is in Sonars & Access Dinghies.
• High level coaching for groups of racing Adaptive Sailors is available upon request, with at least one month notification.