Canoe Sailing
An unexpected discovery on the search for accessible adventure
Canoe sailing is a little bit punk. The sailing clubs might scoff, but the sailing canoe doesn't care as it blasts straight past in a whisper of wind.
We developed canoe sailing out of necessesity - we needed a sailing boat that people could get into easily whilst offering folk independence combined with adrenaline. Canoe sailing is a well kept secret, it exists as a sport but few have discovered it.
Once in the canoe all the controls are right in front of you, the steering is to one side and there is one sitting position, and once you are comfortable there is no need to move to balance the boat or duck for the boom passing over head.
It turns out that canoe sailing is awesome
We love canoe sailing, it makes us smile - they accelerate like nothing else and give a rush as they kick up their heels and shoot off.
I can’t help but smile when in our wee boats and neither can our customers.
There is probably no more exhilarating way to explore Englands largest lake.
Canoe Sailing is great for
Visual impairment and your own guide
Visual impairment and a guide dog
Have a visual impairment and want to come alone
Autism
Down's Syndrome
Space and calm needs
Amputees
Older people
Walking sticks or aids
Manual Chair users
Speech Impairments
Tourettes syndrome
Hearing needs
Speak to us if you:
Have a visual impairment and want to come alone
Normally have full time support
Need head support
Primarily communicate using sign language
Use an electric wheelchair
Use a hoist to transfer
Canoe Sailing Overnight Camp
Take a mini Canoe Sailing adventure and come back with great stories. A fantastic experience for families with children looking for a very different weekend.
A Taste of Sailing
A day spent having a go and getting a feel for what it means to sail.
Perfect for beginners, rusty old hands, and those feeling less confident.
An exciting day of your holiday or day out.
Sailfast Weekends
Sailfast weekends are all about getting a real feel and understanding for Sailing. Careful it's easy to get addicted.
Expect whoops of joy, heart in the mouth moments and a great laugh with Chris and the team.
Sailfast plus
Scotland
Canoe Sailing on tour.
Have you done a day with us Canoe Sailing and ready for the next challenge?
Canoe Sailing on the amazing Loch Lomond with an island overnight campout.
A taste of sailing
A full day on the water having a great go of sailing.
The day starts with building your own boat so you slowly get to learn what each bit does and how to use it in a chilled out environment.
We spend some time making sure everyone is comfortable and has suitable seating and support before setting off for our first experience. We tow you to a nice quiet and low stress area on the lake before setting you off.
People mostly go solo but there is space for a friend, carer or helper in the boat for those that would benefit from extra help. Your never fully on your own though as our nippy powerboat does sheepdog duties while the instructor gives guidance via easy to hear onboard walkie talkies.
After a hearty lunch and reflection on the morning’s introductory sail it is time to get back out there, with more knowlegde and technique to see if you can sail a triangular course - your first sailing milestone.
Sailfast weekends
If you want to learn to sail or think sailing might be your thing a weekend is ideal. It is enough time to really start to understand the basics, enjoy plenty of time on the water and increase your confidence as you explore the Lake by sail.
We do both days from the same place and leave the boats set up so that day 2 is much more focused on sailing time.
We have a range of great suggestions for accomodation, and if you need transport we can arrange a package to suit which is important if your arriving by train.
Canoe Sailing overnight camp
Sailing is about going somewhere and one fantastic option is to go for a wild night out.
We have a fantastic spot with good access for a range of needs, cunning toileting solutions and all the overnight equipment you need.
The first day starts much like the other canoe sailing courses apart from we never turn round. Lunch is somewhere new and so is dinner. The next day we keep going.
We will also teach you how to build and light a campfire which will be used for cooking over, as well as sitting around and relaxing in the evening. This is not a campsite experience but it is comfortable with privacy, great food and comfort. It is a wilderness experience, and we take everything we need for a memorable camp and carry everything out again in the morning. This does include the toilet!
This has the same ability criteria as the other canoe sailing activities - yes you can.
Sailfast Plus - Loch Lomond
Sailing is about exploring so this year for the first time we are off exploring in our Sailing Canoes across the border into Scotland and you are invited. This years destination - Loch Lomond; huge, wild and oddly populated by wombats!
You will need to have done at least a day locally with us first.
It is wild island camping with hotel accomodation options available, thanks to the powerboat.
This is a proper adventure that many can access, in true Anyone Can Style.
Three easy ways to book
Book individually
If the dates, ability requirements and logistics all work for you, click the button below and let us know and we will get you all set up.
Got a question? - there is a button for that too.
Make it familiy and friends
Does this sound like the ideal family break or a great thing to do with your mates? Then why not take the trip just for yourselves?
You can come on the dates listed (if no-one else is booked on yet) or customise it to suit just your needs, dates and aspirations.
For 4 or more people a trip or activity often costs less if you book it privately.
Request customisations
When we plan a trip or activity we design it to maximise the range of needs it is accessible for.
The same with dates, we have to take a guess when a trip would suit people.
Editions
We love requests to move dates to suit you and we love to take a standard trip and focus it on a particular need set. We call them editions and regularly specialise activities for people.
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