Where the Handicapped Can Take Sailing Lessons in San Francisco

Sailing is truly a sport for everyone. Wheelchairs can be left behind on the dock and anyone can experience the freedom of the water. And sailing on San Francisco Bay is truly an experience not to be missed, sailing to the islands, under the bridge, with just the sails and the wind to help. There are schools in San Francisco that specialize in sailing lessons for handicapped sailors of all ages and experience. Take a look at the different types of lessons offered at theses schools in San Francisco and pay them a visit. Check out the boats that they use for the handicapped sailing lessons, maybe watch a class in progress. There is no reason why anyone would have to give up their dream of sailing San Francisco Bay, or even going further in their lessons and learning to captain a sailing yacht on long cruises. Or maybe taking race training and participate in handicapped sailing races not only in San Francisco and the rest of America, but the rest of the World as well. You will never know if you can, unless you try and remember, you will not be alone. You will be sailing with other handicapped students and with instructors that have many, many years experience.

The Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors is dedicated to making all phases of boating available to anyone, no matter what. The Sunday Sail Class Lessons will teach you the basics you need, the things you first have to learn before you set out to sea. You go out for about 4-5 hours on the largest boat, just to get the feel of the sea. The also have the BAADS New Sailor Training Program and sailing lessons for handicapped young people, The BAADS Junior Access Sailing Program Lessons Get enough experience and you can qualify to participate in the sailing regattas and you just might bring home a medal or two. They are located at Pier 40 the Embarcadero, San Francisco, California 94107