Disabled Sailing Association

Our wonderful Shirley 💚

Shirley steps down as Torbay's Disabled Sailing Association chair to do more sailing! Shirley steps down as chair of Torbay’s Disabled Sailing Association but she’s going nowhere

💚 Member Feedback:

Thank you to the Crew on Freedom, Skipper Tim, Mate Lance & Crew Ruth & Natalia good to meet you all. Great full days Sail yesterday, weather was kind, blessed as saw a pod of dolphins twice, swam along side and under the yacht twice!
Can’t wait for next trip out…. 🌞 ⛵️ 🌊 🐬
Thank you DSA

⛵ Day 2 of our Day Skipper & Competent Crew course!

It’s been another fantastic day on the water, with everyone getting stuck into harbour and close-quarters manoeuvres on the beautiful River Dart. From coming alongside and turning in tight spaces to building confidence at the helm, it’s been brilliant to see everyone’s skills growing with every exercise.

As the sun sets, the adventure continues with a night passage to Salcombe. There’s something really special about sailing after dark—it’s a whole new experience and an important part of becoming a confident, capable skipper.

Wishing the crew fair winds for the passage ahead. We can’t wait to hear how they get on! 🌙⚓

⛵ Help us win £5,000!

The DSA has been entered into the Benefact Group Movement for Good Community Special Draw, and we need your nominations.

If successful, £5,000 would help us continue providing accessible sailing opportunities, training, and life-changing experiences for disabled people across South Devon.

It only takes a minute to nominate us, and every nomination increases our chances of being selected.

👉 https://movementforgood.com/draws/special/community?cn=1113330&ct=community&i=1782141602-85302.jpg&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2025card&utm_id=M4G2025card

Please also consider sharing this post with friends, family, and fellow sailors. The more nominations we receive, the better our chances.

Thank you for your support – it really does make a difference. 💙⛵

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⛵ Ready to take the next step in your sailing journey?

The DSA Training Centre has a range of RYA courses running this summer, whether you’re looking to build your knowledge ashore, gain practical skippering experience, or develop your confidence as crew.

📚 RYA Day Skipper Theory
22nd–26th June 2026

⛵ RYA Day Skipper Practical
29th June–3rd July 2026

👥 RYA Competent Crew
29th June–3rd July 2026

All courses are delivered by experienced RYA instructors in a friendly and supportive environment.

To find out more or reserve a place, contact:

📧 [email protected]

What a result!
Well done guys and Thank You 🤩

Good Luck Elsie and the Ninja Penguin: 🐧 team.

To Sponsor Elsie: https://donate.stripe.com/14AaEZfMMceXauUa7p8Ra00

Track the team here: https://sailties.net/live/B7GXMX1HEH

⛵ And we’re off!

Ninja Penguin has crossed the start line and is on her way in this year’s Eddystone Charity Sailing Pursuit! 🌊

A huge thank you to everyone who’s supported us so far. We’re not just sailing for the challenge – we’re raising money for the Disabled Sailing Association, helping more people experience the freedom and adventure of getting out on the water.

💙 It’s still not too late to sponsor Elsie and support this amazing cause. Every donation, no matter how big or small, makes a real difference.

https://donate.stripe.com/14AaEZfMMceXauUa7p8Ra00

Wish us fair winds, and keep an eye out for updates from the race!

⛵💙 Tomorrow’s the Day… and it’s your last chance to sponsor Elsie! 💙⛵

Tomorrow, Elsie will be taking on the legendary Eddystone Charity Sailing Pursuit, pushing herself out on the water in support of something she loves on her family’s yacht. Ninja Penguin: 🐧

If you’ve been meaning to sponsor her but haven’t got round to it yet, this is your last chance! Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference and helps support more people to experience the freedom and adventure of sailing.

https://donate.stripe.com/14AaEZfMMceXauUa7p8Ra00

We’re incredibly proud of her for taking on this challenge, and we know she’ll give it everything she’s got.

Please cheer her on, share this post, and if you can, make a donation before she sets off tomorrow. 💙⛵

Fair winds, Elsie – we’re all behind you! 🌊