SAILING VISION TRUST
Events & Technology for Visually Impaired Sailors
Sailing has the power to build confidence, friendships and unforgettable memories. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to experience it.
For 50 years, Sailing Vision Trust has been bringing blind and visually impaired people together with volunteer skippers, yacht owners and sailing communities to share the freedom and enjoyment of being on the water.
Sailing is about more than navigating a boat. It is about freedom, teamwork, challenge and the friendships created along the way.
At Sailing Vision Trust, we create opportunities for blind and visually impaired people to experience the enjoyment and adventure of coastal sailing, supported by a dedicated community of volunteer skippers, yacht owners and sailing partners.
Together, we are showing that being blind or visually impaired does not have to be a barrier to enjoying the sea.
There is a place for everyone on board.
An introduction to the Sailing Vision Trust from the Trust Associate, Will Bridge (you may need to unmute)
Upcoming events
Med Week 2026:
Sailing Vision Week 2027: Saturday 26th June - Saturday 3rd July. Cornwall
Application deadline: 27 March 2027
Sailing Vision Week
Sailing Vision Week is an inspiring event that takes place each year, giving around 60 blind, partially sighted and visually impaired people the chance to develop sailing skills by crewing aboard cruising yachts.
Technology for V.I. Sailors
As part of our commitment to helping visually impaired sailors get the most from their sailing, the Sailing Vision Trust is helping to create some of the most innovative technology available to the V.I. sailing community.
Resources for V.I. Sailors
We partner with a number of associations and trusts around the UK who provide sailing opportunities for V.I. and disabled sailors.
Interested in Skippering?
Our amazing community of skippers are at the heart of Sailing Vision Week. Find out more about this incredible bunch of people, and how you can join them.
