Racing for the disabled
Ian Wyllie 
In the bustling seaside town of Cowes, where sailing is as intrinsic to the culture as the salty sea air, a vibrant disability sailing community thrives at the Andrew Cassell Foundation. Among the volunteers helping get the happy if sometimes dysfunctional family of disabled sailors, supporters and volunteers on the water is Louise. She is … Read more
Reflecting on personal transformation with Bex Bex identified mentoring as possibly the most important thing the Andrew Cassell Foundation (ACF) does – perhaps of equal, or perhaps sometimes greater importance than the on water activity. They noted that it wasn’t only a vertical relationship between say coach and participants but that in some aspects other … Read more
In February 2024, Laurence made a significant life change, moving to the Isle of Wight with their partner and beautiful pup. Reflecting on this transition, he shares, “We’ve really, really enjoyed moving to the Island. The dog loves the garden and it’s great to be back by the water.” Early Years and Sailing Beginning From … Read more
Additional donations by non exhibiting artists Bid for a picture…
Bex’s Autism and other disabilities means they approach sailing in a particular way and has limited them to supported activity, but with the Foundation’s help they are developing into an increasingly competent keelboat sailor capable of sailing in open regattas with and against a mixture of able bodied and disabled sailors. With support of the … Read more
Supporters of the Andrew Cassell Foundation inspired by the late John Garlick raised over £4,400 over the weekend at an Art Show featuring nine of the Island’s artists. Held at the Cowes Corinthian Yacht Club, paintings were available for auction and general sale.
This page has previews of the paintings very generously donated by artists for auction in aid of the Andrew Cassell Foundation, and the prices for which they were sold at the charity auction. 100% of the sale price was donated to the Andrew Cassell Foundation.
A post from the inimitable Pip Hare made me realise that, overall I’m doing extraordinary well in relation to the end goal: getting rehabilitation optimised.
Today on Trilleen I am working in the heads to prepare for the Round Britain sail. I’m very fortunate because essentially the whole forward part of the boat is designated to liveability to shower and toilet and that sort of facility, which makes this small boat much more usable for me
Andrew Cassell Foundation (Racing for the Disabled) is a Charity in England and Wales: 1057742
Supports people with disabilities (mainly physical & sensory) to take part in yacht racing and cruising and to encourage the integration of sailors with disabilities with able bodied sailors
