Good morning everyone, We’ve received some lovely photos from Tim Sandford and Susan Glanville, taken yesterday, Sunday the 11th of May, and this morning, Monday the 12th of May. It’s wonderful to see that everyone appears to have arrived safely. Susan captured some great moments from the yachts on Sunday afternoon and during the evening […]
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The talking’s done, the challenge begins! Yes Shipmates it’s time to fly and time to run. Your plucky crew have been hard at it, training (that should read talking), packing, booking in and menu planning, we fly to Mallorca on Saturday ready to play our part in the Mallorca 400. Meanwhile young James Barlow has not only […]
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Aye-Aye shipmates, Just two weeks to go until two crews of Visa-GB sailors take on one rather bold land-lubber to race around the island of Mallorca. Friend of Visa-GB, James Barlow, will attempt to become the first person to run the entire 400 KM coastline in just five days! As if running one and a half London Marathons […]
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Calling All Visually Impaired young Adults: Join us now for some Amazing Summer Sailing – no experience required !!! Are you visually impaired and between 18 and 25 years old? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to sail with us in August in the fantastic sailing region of the South Coast of […]
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Hi everyone, I’m Andrew, and I’m one of many visually impaired and blind sailors who are passionate about sailing. We’re excited to announce that we’ll be doing a combined fundraiser to support Visa-GB, a charity that provides sailing opportunities for people with visual impairments. We’re planning to do a variety of fundraising events, including walking, […]
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Experience the Freedom of Sailing with VISA-GB This past June, VISA-GB embarked on an inspiring sailing expedition along the scenic Scottish coast. Four yachts, crewed by a diverse group of sighted volunteers and blind and visually impaired individuals, set sail from Largs for a week of unforgettable adventure. This inclusive voyage fostered camaraderie and embodied […]
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Ahoy Shipmates, As winter draws near, it’s time to think about sailing for 2025. Here are our plans so far. To make it all happen, we need you to tell us if you want to participate in all of it, some of it, or none of it. Yes folks, we do need your answers! We […]
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Get ready to be inspired! Fundraising can be tough, but the dedication of individuals supporting causes they believe in is truly remarkable. From wet walks in Wales to sea shanties in Shropshire, people are going above and beyond. And now, brace yourselves for a mad Mallorca run next May! Picture this: a stunning island […]
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In warm sunshine and light winds, one captain, two crew and four visually impaired sailors met up on Sylvia at Southampton marina. The plan was to cross to France, maybe get to the Channel Islands, and return safely home over the course of the next seven nights. Chris: I had done a bit of yacht […]
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