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Challenged America has a fleet of seven Martin 16 sailboats adaptable to many disabilities. Our facilities are 100% accessible and are equipped with lifts for sailors transferring from wheelchairs.

“If you can breathe, you can sail.” – Scott Meide, Challenged America Sailor

The Challenged America learn-to-sail program is available to the disabled community, taught in the Martin 16,  a two-person, accessible sixteen foot, high-performance, safe and unsinkable sloop. Sailing instruction is from our Shelter Island (San Diego) facility.

Most physical disabilities can be readily accommodated with accessible and adaptive technology, devices, equipment, and proven sailing techniques.  And if you have a unique challenge and need we are unable to immediately accommodate, give our adaptive sailing team a little time to work on it, and we’ll get you sailing at Challenged America before the tide changes too often.

We currently have free sailing on the Martins on most Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations are required. Group sailing and alternate days can be arranged by calling our sailing office at 619-523-9318 or email at . Check the calendar for upcoming available dates.

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I am the Co-Chair of the Rotary Mobility Cup 2011 which will be held from August 29/11 to Sept. 2/11 in Hamilton/Burlington, Ontario Canada.

Please go to our website to find out more information for this world sanctioned sailing regatta. The Martin 16′s will have both a Silver & Gold fleet competing. The Access Liberty’s and the International 2.4 mR’s will also be competing at this event.

We invite you to attend and register on-line. Please contact me for further information.

Hi Bob, we are familiar with the mobility cup, last year we had 3 crews participating.

We would really appreciate if you could attend our event in what is known as the Golden Horseshoe of Ontario. The Hotel information will be going on line in the nesxt week along with a detailed Tourism portfolio. The day after the event begins the largest Ribfest in Canada put on by the Rotary Club of Lakeshore Burlington. This event promises to be the best ever and your participation is welcomed. This is the 1st time that 2 yacht clubs have joint ventured to put on the Mobility Cup.

Bob, While researching boats for an adaptive sailing program we are trying to organize I ran across your post about the Rotary Mobility Cup.

I am very, very interested in learning more about your event and the Martin 16. We are in the process of researching the prospect of organizing an adaptive sailing program, creating a draft website ( http://SailAnyWay.org ) researching boats, disabilities.. etc. in Door County ( http://doorcounty.com ) Wisconsin –

I am wondering if you need volunteer help in any way during the Regatta? I am a fairly accomplished sailor, 20 year Lake Michigan keelboat racer, US Sailing Certified Instructor and the lead sailing instructor for a local youth program. I could help with rigging, sailing, trailering, committee boat… I would love to come to the regatta and help in any way (even clean the restrooms if need be).??? My email is and my cell is 920-495-1266

P.S. – The link to your name and the two other Chairs in the lower right corner of your web page http://www.mobilitycup2011.ca/ about the Rotary Cup did not appear to work. Instead of connecting to your email address it filled the TO box with several lines of HTML/JavaScript code?? Could just be my system but.. for what it is worth..

Mike Stapleton Lead Sailing Instructor Village of Egg Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin

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Martin 16 is a 16 ′ 0 ″ / 4.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Don Martin and built by Martin Yachts Ltd. and Abbott Boats Inc. starting in 1995.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Designed specifically for sailors with disabilities. Asymmetric spinnaker sail area: 194 sq ft. First 58 boats built by Marin Yachts Ltd.. 55 more from Abbott Boats Ltd. Original molds destroyed by fire in 2006 but a new set were created in 2009. Last known builder/seller: KAPE Boatworks Inc. Mississauga, Ontario, (CAN) Photo courtesy Adam Hunt.

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Sailing for people with physical disabilities got its start in Canada in 1989 when Sam Sullivan used a British-made Sunbird dinghy to launch the first few sails at the Jericho Sailing Centre on English Bay.

The original Sunbird had been presented to Rick Hansen by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during Expo ’86 in Vancouver to mark the end of his ‘Man in Motion’ world tour.

During that first summer, sailors with tetraplegia, paraplegia and other significant physical disabilities logged a total of 22 sails.

Today, ASABC operates eight specially designed Martin 16 sailboats and provides an average of 1,000+ sails each (non-COVID) year. To meet the increased demand for ASABC programs, we are looking to add a new boat to the fleet with the help of our friend Tim Slater, commodore at the False Creek Yacht Club. Tim and his crew successfully sailed a beautifully restored Baltic 38DP in the Victoria to Maui Yacht Race, raising funds and awareness for ASABC and the Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue.

The Martin 16 sailboat is designed specifically to be accessible for all levels of ability, with use of either a joystick controls or sip and puff technology. Participants range from novices to experienced racers who advance to join the Race Club , representing ASABC in local regattas and national competitions.

Our vision is to empower people with physical disabilities to re-imagine what is possible. Sailing provides an opportunity to do just that. Whether you are coming out for a relaxing sail to enjoy the sunshine and the beautiful views of the city from English Bay, or you’re training with our crew as part of the Race Club, we welcome you to join our ASABC sailing community. Book a sail now .

It’s official – we have changed our name to the Adaptive Sailing Association of British Columbia (ASABC)!

A huge thanks to all of you who responded to our rebranding survey. We have taken all your thoughts into consideration and believe our new logo will help represent the sense of freedom, joy and empowerment many of you have associated with our sailing program.

Following the shape of the Yin Yang symbol (representing harmony, adaptability and change), the ASABC logo’s waves move through the bottom and maintain balance with the sun; a symbol of life, power, strength, energy, force, clarity, and self. To maintain flow through the logo, a sail boat is at the top of the waves and surpasses the sun to represent that possibilities are endless and goals can be reached no matter how high.

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Trailering a Martin 16

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1. Make sure that the keel is lowered to a point where its weight is on the trailer bunk rather than being slightly elevated during transport. Then tie a the keel to the bunk to prevent the keel from falling off the trailer bunk or slipping to one side during transport.

2. Check that the trailer winch is holding the boat(s) securely, and that its ratchet is in the proper position to hold the boat securely. Make sure that the trailer ratchet safety chain is secured to the boat.

3. Use two ratchet tie-down straps on each boat to hold the boat on the trailer. The first should go across the boat between the mast step and the splash rail. The second strap goes across the seat portion of the second seat but its location is dictated more by the trailer strap brackets. Make sure the ratchet mechanism itself is not in contact with the boat hull, where it can do damage during transport.

4. Remove the rudder from the rudder bracket by removing its pin AND the bolt that holds the rudder in the rudder bracket. To avoid damage in transit store the rudder in the tow vehicle if possible. Also note that some rudders have a nylon bushing in the rudder where the bolt goes through. Put the bolt back in the rudder with its oversize fender washers to prevent loss of washers or bushing.

5. If you have enough slack in the forestay, the main halyard and the jib halyard, it is possible to lower the mast and rotate it so that one of the spreaders can go down into the cockpit. With adequate cushioning in the cockpit and up on deck near the splash rail and back near back seat, the mast can be tied down securely fore and aft for transport.

You can also detach the mast from the boat entirely by pulling the main and jib halyards out from under the deck, detaching the forestay tension line entirely, detaching the port and starboard shrouds at their chainplates/tangs and securing everything to the mast by wrapping them around the mast and securing them to the mast with rope, bungee cord or tape. It means reinstalling more things at the sailing venue but can make for easier handling of the mast.

6. Secure the boom and the sail bag in the boat so that they will not interfere with the cover. Sails can be carried in the tow vehicle if possible.

7. Each boat should be equipped with a paddle, fenders, PFDs for captain and crew and some form of sponge.

8. If the sailor require specific adaptive equipment, make sure it’s in the boat or the tow vehicle. If the autohelm is required, you’ll need to make sure you have the following items:

• long metal rod and attachment bracket that fits over top of rudder
• actuator (black cylindrical piston)
• battery and properly matched charger
• joystick/sip ‘n puff unit (with mouth control stalk if needed)

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The Adaptive Watersports Program (AWP) removes traditional barriers to outdoor education faced by people with diverse needs. AWP supports individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities enabling students to realize their goals using adaptive teaching methods and specialized equipment including a 23-foot keelboat and Martin 16, which promotes participation at all levels, from assisted recreational sailing to independent racing competition. AWP provides an invaluable point of access to Lake Champlain and facilitates positive change in participants’ self-confidence, leadership, and teamwork.

In partnership with Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports , this program has served thousands of people with disabilities since its inception in 1997. In 2015, AWP expanded to include Special Olympics Vermont , providing competitive sail training for individuals interested in local and regional regattas.

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Students are encouraged to take the helm, trim the sails and learn about sailing on our custom adaptive Sonar. This boat is adapted so the skipper sits facing forward without the need to switch sides as the boat changes direction. Encircling this gimbaled seat is a horizontal steering hoop, a concept designed by Community Sailing Center founding director and architect, Marcel Beaudin. The Sonar sails with up to six people and has a heavy keel under the bottom, which makes for excellent stability. 3-hour sails are offered daily.

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The goal of these lessons is to enable the students with disabilities to sail independently. The Martin 16s, single or double-handed keelboats (ballasted so as to be unable to tip over) were designed to level the playing field for people with physical disabilities to race in open fleets without a time or distance handicap.

Dates and Times: June-August, times vary

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AWP offers sailboat rentals in our Adaptive Sonar and Martin 16s. Kayak and Canoe instructional lessons are also available.

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To apply for a program, please contact Vermont Adaptive  at (802)353-3178, or [email protected] .

Adaptive Watersports Programs are generously supported by Derek Schueler Fund .

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