Get Involved
Everything we do at Sailing Vision Trust is made possible by a dedicated community of volunteer skippers, yacht owners, sailing clubs, charter partners and supporters.
By sharing your time, skills or boat, you can help more blind and visually impaired people experience the freedom, challenge and enjoyment of coastal sailing. Whether you're an experienced skipper, a yacht owner or simply passionate about making sailing more accessible, there's a place for you on board.
Volunteer on the Water
Every Sailing Vision Trust event is made possible by a remarkable community of volunteer skippers, yacht owners, sighted crew and sailing partners who share their time, skills and experience.
Whether you own a yacht, regularly skipper coastal passages or simply enjoy introducing others to the sport, we'd love to welcome you on board.
Volunteering with Sailing Vision Trust is more than giving your time. It's about sharing your passion for sailing, meeting inspiring people and helping create unforgettable experiences for blind and visually impaired sailors.
Skipper's Experiences
Sailing Vision Week is a very special event for our fabulous skippers and crew. Find out from those who've been there just what makes it such a great experience.
Why Volunteer?
Our volunteers often tell us they get as much out of Sailing Vision Week as the sailors themselves.
You'll spend time on the water with an enthusiastic crew, share your knowledge and experience, and become part of a friendly community brought together by a love of sailing. Along the way, many volunteers discover that they learn just as much from the blind and visually impaired sailors they sail with, gaining new perspectives, confidence and friendships that last long after the week ends.
Whether you've volunteered for years or are considering it for the first time, you'll receive support before and during the event, and you'll be joining a team that has been creating accessible sailing experiences for more than 50 years.
Ways You Can Help
Share Your Yacht
Make your boat available for Sailing Vision Week or other Sailing Vision Trust activities.
Volunteer as a Skipper
Lead a mixed crew of blind and visually impaired sailors and sighted crew during one of our events.
Join as Sighted Crew
Support the skipper and crew while enjoying a rewarding week on the water.
Charter or Sponsor a Yacht
If you're a charter company or sailing organisation, partnering with Sailing Vision Trust can help more people experience the freedom of sailing.
Support Our Work
From fundraising and donations to introducing us to your sailing club, every contribution helps us reach more people.
Interested in getting involved?
We'd love to hear from you. Whether you're an experienced skipper, yacht owner, sailing club or charter company, get in touch and discover how you can become part of the Sailing Vision Trust community.