Seven Strangers, One Yacht and a Sailing Adventure Seven strangers met on a boat on a Sunday afternoon. None of us really knew what to expect from the next few days. There were four young people, all under 25 and all with visual impairments. The three older people were there to support us and enable […]
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Sailing trip update from Visa-GB! 🌅⛵ An early start with a lovely sunrise, but unfortunately today’s Cross-Channel crossing had to be aborted due to a lack of wind. Currently south of the Isle of Wight, the team is heading into Chichester for the night. The current plan is to potentially go for Cherbourg tomorrow, with […]
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Solent Discovery: Setting Sail from Southampton The sun is out, the winds are fair, and the VISA-GB team has officially swapped the office for the open water. Our week-long voyage began in Southampton, marking the start of a coastal exploration through the iconic waters of the Solent. Life on the Water The weather has been […]
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Greece in the Ionian Sea is our first overseas trip where we join a flotilla sailing around the sunny islands of the south Ionian sea in Greece. Our accommodation is a 40ft Dufour yacht operated by Neilson Active Holidays. There will be plenty of time to enjoy all that the region has to offer and […]
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Reports: Ellie: I loved the trip. I had never been sailing before, so it was very interesting to find out how the boat works, and I loved listening to the sound of the water. I hope to come again, and the trip has also inspired me to spend more time on the water, where […]
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Beyond the Horizon: The Art of Sensory Sailing News article updated on a daily basis during the trip. The crew is off on another adventure, sailing on the Yacht Nonna Olive, provided by the UK Sailing Academy. What an incredible journey! Yesterday, the trip kicked off in Southampton. Skipper David, along with first mate Jennie […]
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This exciting event was the second of Visa GB’s 2025 trips dedicated to getting young visually impaired adults out on the water. This fantastic sailing experience was made possible by a very kind donation from the Powell Family Foundation, and by UKSA, the United Kingdom Sailing Academy who kindly donated their yacht Nonna Olive, as […]
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This was a landmark Visa GB trip, being the first we have organised dedicated to delivering an exclusive sailing opportunity for young visually impaired adults. The event was made possible by generous financial support from the Powell Family Foundation, and by UKSA, the United Kingdom Sailing Academy who kindly donated their yacht Chale, as […]
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Our sailors, from seasoned experts to first-time adventurers, navigated choppy waters and even spotted dolphins on the Visa-GB Cross Channel 2025 trip. This incredible journey highlights the power and joy of sailing, and we can’t wait to do it all again next year! This more advanced event includes offshore sailing with night passages, and called […]
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