Adaptive

The adaptive program at Piers Park encompasses four different realms.

For adults:
The Learn to Sail (LTS) program is taught to the same standards by which we teach adult able-bodied sailors. Our US SAILING basic keelboat curriculum is taught by instructors that have been trained to use the adaptive equipment best suited to your needs. Click here to read more about the adaptive learn to sail program.

For adult membership:
Membership is available after completion of the Learn to Sail program OR If you have a disability and already know how to sail proficiently you may take a skills evaluation. We will evaluate your need for a companion sailor and you will have the same membership price and privileges as our adult members. Click here to read more.

For children:
There are two youth programs, adaptive equipment is provided to those with physical challenges and adaptive instruction is tailored to children with cognitive challenges:
Summer Youth Sailing (SYS) program: for children ages 10-17, students will be integrated into the program with their same-age peers to learn basic sailing skills.
The Harbor Explorer program: for children ages 7-14, students will be integrated into the program with their same-age peers to learn about harbor ecology.
Click here to read more about these programs.

For persons with significant cognitive challenges:
We have a boat ride program available for your group. We welcome you and your group to our boat ride program, please call 617-561-6677 for pricing. If you are interested in joining a group, please visit our partner, Outdoor Explorations for more information regarding their sailing events here at Piers Park.

 

 

Click here to learn more about our adaptive coordinator, Maureen McKinnion-Tucker

F.A.Q. Page

Contact us:
adaptive@
piersparksailing.org

617-561-6677

Want to know more about competitive adaptive sailing? Check out these photos or this video!

Click here to learn more about Maureen's Paralympic team!