Blind Sailing on Lough Derg, Ireland

Sailing for the Visually Impaired in conjunction with Blind Sailing of Ireland

Blind Sailing of Ireland and Shannon Sailing Ltd Dromineer Co Tipperary are pleased to offer sail training to both children and adults with a visual impairment.
This is a new initiative in 2010 and, for its success, relies on the enthusiasm and goodwill of our volunteers and participants.

They said Visually Impaired People cannot sail – but time and experience have proved otherwise, not only can they sail but they can excel at it!

 Shannon Sailing is based in Dromineer on Lough Derg an ideal place to learn to sail. 

We offer sail training in 6.25 metre Tirion’s.  They are excellent boats to learn to sail in, easy to handle for the novice and the more experienced sailors will appreciate their manoeuvrability and speed.

The Tirion has a fixed keel that makes it an extremely stable and safe boat for visually impaired people learning to sail.

Tuition is offered by experienced skippers and crew trained to teach sailing to the visually impaired.

What we offer is

Water Safety
Rope work
Sail handling
How a yacht sails
Beginners on boats

Once you have mastered the basics you will be taught

Helming a boat
Handling sheets
Trimming sails
Tacking

For the more advanced sailors  there will be the opportunity to sail a 37’ Catamaran,
a very stable and safe boat based in Kilrush Co Clare

To learn more contact Pat (Click here to contact Shannon Sailing Ltd) or phone 067 24499

or email blindsailingireland@yahoo.com