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Membership

vi-sa-gb.org.uk the Visually Impaired Sailing Association of Great Britain was set up in 2009 by active blind and partially sighted sailors frustrated by the apparent misunderstanding and increasing abuse of their independence, liberty and equality, who all recognise that the only means by which true equality and independence is to be achieved is through a nationally represented association to be led by and run by visually impaired members.

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ABeam reaching in force 6.Wildlife healing to port view taken from bow towards cockpit.
Wildlife Blind week June 2008

Why was VI-SA-GB founded?

  • To act as the national body for visually impaired offshore sailing.
  • To advocate for visually impaired sailors true equality in yachting society.
  • To support the development of visually impaired offshore yachting and the promotion of full independence and equality of visually impaired sailors throughout Britain.
  • To promote accessibility, awareness and confidence of organisations and individuals within the yachting world.

How will members contribute?

Members are asked to pledge commitment and support to the aims and objectives of the association, by contributing in their actions, supporting volunteers and making an effort to work together as a team for the common good of of everyone.

In short members and anyone invited to sail does so with the understanding that the associations charter for equal participation is upheld at all times by contributing fully to the best ability of that member, being responsible for your own personal care minimising one's dependency on others.

What are VI-SA-GB's aims and objectives?

  • To promote the empowerment of offshore sailing for blind and partially sighted sailing enthusiasts as equals with independence, liberty, and dignity.
  • To enable blind and partially sighted sailing enthusiasts to maximise on their potential in an environment where equality is underpinned through the empowerment given by the association and its volunteers.
  • To influence and inform sailing organisations, associations, and suppliers of goods to the sailing community by promoting awareness, accessibility, and confidence around visually impaired yachtsmen and women.
  • To develop the skills, expertise, and qualifications of blind and partially sighted people in an environment which encourages equality and independence of visually impaired sailing enthusiasts.

Membership

Individual membership

Taking part in VI-SA-GB sailing events and courses is restricted to members of the association only

Full membership is open to all blind and partially sighted applicants, whether or not they have sailed previously. VI-SA-GB welcomes applications from all! and new applications for membership are warmly welcomed.

Present benefits of membership

  • Full member voting rights at AGM.
  • Access to VI-SA-GB sailing events and courses
  • Members only access to the VI-SA-GB Club House webpage area.
  • Access to a wealth of accessible format sailing publications.
  • Being the first to find out about sailing opportunities.
  • The quarterly VI-SA-GB newsletter.
  • Use of wet weather kit
  • Discounted chandlers supplies and yachting kit

What is the cost?

The annual individual membership is GB £25.00 (waged)

The annual individual membership is GB £15.00 (unwaged)

Apply for individual membership today

Associate membership

Taking part in VI-SA-GB sailing events and courses is restricted to members of the association only

Associate membership is open to friends or family of blind and partially sighted members, whether or not they have sailed previously. VI-SA-GB welcomes applications from all! and new applications for associate membership are warmly welcomed.

Present benefits of membership

  • Access to VI-SA-GB sailing events and courses
  • Members only access to the VI-SA-GB Club House webpage area.
  • Access to a wealth of accessible format sailing publications.
  • Being the first to find out about sailing opportunities.
  • The quarterly VI-SA-GB newsletter.
  • Use of wet weather kit
  • Discounted chandlers supplies and yachting kit

What is the cost?

The annual associate membership is GB £25.00

Apply for individual membership today

Affiliated membership

Affiliate membership is open to all organisations, clubs, federations and groups who promote sailing opportunities for the visually impaired. VI-SA-GB welcomes applications from all! and new applications for affiliate membership are warmly welcomed.

Benefits of membership

What is the cost?

The annual associate membership is GB £250.00

Apply for membership today
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