It was viewed as difficult, dangerous and expensive. With a little support and a little creativity and extra time, disabled people are able to sail even a sophisticated racer like the J22. Simple additions to the boat such as boards and cushions enable disabled people to sail it more effectively. Using what is already available on the boat such as the boom and the mainsheet combined with a little ingenuity makes sailing accessible. Every successful crew has to cooperate.
Every manoeuvre is a challenge.
Sometimes tasks have to be shared. A less agile helmsman might value an extra hand with the tiller. The growing popularity of disabled sailing can be explained by the sense of freedom and movement which it permits. Few other sports enable disabled and able-bodied people to participate on equal terms. A Sport For All, A Sport For Life .