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 Psailors frustrated by the apparent misunderstanding and increasing abuse of their independence, liberty and equality, who all recognised that the only means by which true equality and independence was to be achieved was through a nationally represented association to be led by and run by visually impaired members.
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Why was VI-SA-GB founded?
- To act as the national body for visually impaired offshore sailing.
- To advocate for visually impaired sailors full equality into 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.
What are VI-SA-GB's aims and objectives?
- To promote 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 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
Individual 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
- 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
- A quarterly VI-SA-GB newsletter
What is the cost?
The annual individual membership is GB £ 25.00
Apply for individual membership today
Associated membership
Associate 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 associate membership are warmly welcomed.
Benefits of membership
- Visually impaired awareness and confidence workshops.
- A quarterly VISA-GB newsletter
What is the cost?
The annual associate membership is GB £ 250.00
Apply for membership today
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