Disable Sailing

   Where I live there is not a disable accommodated club for sailing. I have a c4/5 injury and live near a lake.  I have familiarized myself with a lot of the equipment out there and expect to jump in when the weather warms up.  I'm unsure what to do next. Any advice.? Any feedback is welcomed.  Has anyone converted a Hobie trimaran?  How hard is it to pull a line for setting and turning a sail?

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lookdownstream Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 12 Feb 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote lookdownstream Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Disable Sailing Posted: 12 Feb 14 at 6:25pm
	Where I live there is not a disable accommodated club for sailing. I have a c4/5 injury and live near a lake. I have familiarized myself with a lot of the equipment out there and expect to jump in when the weather warms up. I'm unsure what to do next. Any advice.? Any feedback is welcomed. Has anyone converted a Hobie trimaran? How hard is it to pull a line for setting and turning a sail?

RichTea Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 22 Jan 13 Online Status: Offline Posts: 207	Post Options Post Reply Quote RichTea Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 14 at 7:55pm
	Access Dinghy or Challenger dinghies are both good options.where abouts do you live? inland or Sea? I am happy to help further with more details provided.
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AlexM Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 10 Jan 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 857	Post Options Post Reply Quote AlexM Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 14 at 8:45pm
	I've no idea if this is suitable but it popped up on my Facebook http://tomharpersailing.blogspot.co.uk/

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 14 at 9:33pm
	The RYA should have information about what clubs can help you, and about what boats are available for different disabilities. We have a sailor at Whitefriars who uses a servo for the mainsheet in an access dinghy, so anything is possible. Where are you based?
	Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686

lookdownstream Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 12 Feb 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote lookdownstream Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 14 at 11:59pm
	I'm located inland Kentucky USA. These posts are great and I thank you all. I have some arm use and it would seem to me I would fall some where between electronic and manual use for the sails. Furthermore if I should be looking for a boat, would I start simple to get my barrings then to a boat that offers more technical finer tuning and sails? Thanks for the help.

lookdownstream Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 12 Feb 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote lookdownstream Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Feb 14 at 12:00am
	Great blog help, looks like a good connection for me.

lookdownstream Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 12 Feb 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote lookdownstream Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Feb 14 at 12:08am
	Servo is an option, is it nessesary for me, I simply don't know. Will have to get more feedback and versatility of this product related to my strength. I'm in Kentucky USA. Thanks Rupert, Mabe you or some you have contacts with can help sort me out so.

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Feb 14 at 8:28am
	Ah, the other side of the Atlantic. US Sailing should be the port of call, not the RYA, and now I can see why there might not be a club near you. The technology should be the same, though.
	Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686

Er-Indoors Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 20 Nov 13 Location: Cambs Online Status: Offline Posts: 146	Post Options Post Reply Quote Er-Indoors Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Feb 14 at 8:44am
	Grafham sailibility in the uk uses a hobie trimaran for some of the disabled sailors. I don't think any mods have been made though. "Winging it" will know more... Edited by Er-Indoors - 23 Feb 14 at 8:45am
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