In April of this year Owls had a forum along with Dan McCoy, a championship sailor with the Mobility Cup Program, to discuss sailing for the handicapped sailing program, but as yet, there is not one in the Niagara area. The St. Catharines Marina has kindly put in a handicapped accessible dock which they have donated the use of for our program. The perfect trailerable day sailer, the stability of her deep ballasted keel makes the Martin16 a very safe day sailor for sailors of any ability. Her high efficiency lift keel system makes trailer launching simple from any ramp. The sophisticated design of the Martin 16 makes her an ideal boat for both novice and advanced sailors.
Novices can easily handle the moderate sail plan.
Advanced sailors will find the easily driven hull of the Martin 16 to be a suprisingly quick performe r under all conditions. The advanced sail control hardware appeals to all sailors. The Martin 16 is ideal for club programs. Stability, adjustable seating and specialized control systems make the Martin 16 accessible to most physically challenged sailors. The Martin 16 offers optional automated systems for steering, sail sheeting and bilge pumping.