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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The Mallorca 400 (M400) Having commenced on Monday, 27 April 2026, the event is reaching its climax, Friday 1st May. Last day of the M400 is Saturday 2nd May. Mallorca 400: The Final Stretch The 2.0 edition of this ultra-endurance challenge is in its closing stages as the participants complete their 400km circumnavigation of the island’s […]
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Happy New Year, Visa Members & Volunteers. I have just ordered my first Visa-GB Merchandise from Visa’s own Merchandise Store, care of: The Old Salt Marsh Merchendise Sore. I have ordered the Visa-GB Long Sleeve Classic Polo. A photo for those who have some vision is below: […]
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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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Well, lovely members & anyone who wants to spread the word about Visa-GB and what it does, How about buying our new Merchandise collection, with thanks to Paul at The Old Salt Loft. Our Merchandise can be found on the following link: https://www.visagb.stitchprint.co.uk/ If you want to buy the merchandise, you will need to click the […]
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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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