Racing for the disabled
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
At Sailing Trilleen as I train and plan for the Round Britain sail in support of the Andrew Cassell Foundation my latest workup phase has been based around trials to help me learn how to balance the needs of disability against the universal masters of all sailors: tide and wind. Matching medication and care process … Read more
A personal letter from Ian and the Sailing Trilleen project Intentions for the rest of September are to take Trilleen west out of the Solent to make some longer passages, although what happens is as always bound by time and tide. I’m really pleased to be joined by my Mum who seems surprisingly excited to … Read more
Ian Wyllie is sailing Solo Round Britain to promote the Andrew Cassell Foundation. Ian’s partner in this sail, Trilleen is a Vancouver 27 which fittingly is on her own rehabilitation journey. Ian, Sailing Trilleen, will will stop at yacht clubs and sailing centres along the way to lead a road show exploring how how the … Read more
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