Welcome to the Sailing Vision Trust. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust whose aim is to help visually impaired (V.I.) people experience the freedom and empowerment of watersports - especially coastal sailing.
SVT is also a community that brings together visually impaired sailors and would-be sailors with sighted volunteer skippers, crew and helpers. We organise sailing activities, and develop and support technology specifically designed for the visually impaired sailing community.
An introduction to the Sailing Vision Trust from the Trust Chair, Will Bridge (you may need to unmute)
Sailing Vision Week is an inspiring event that takes place each year, giving around 60 blind, partially sighted and visually impaired people the chance to develop sailing skills by crewing aboard cruising yachts.
As part of our commitment to helping visually impaired sailors get the most from their sailing, the Sailing Vision Trust is helping to create some of the most innovative technology available to the V.I. sailing community.
We partner with a number of associations and trusts around the UK who provide sailing opportunities for V.I. and disabled sailors.
Our amazing community of skippers are at the heart of Sailing Vision Week. Find out more about this incredible bunch of people, and how you can join them.
© 2021 Sailing Vision Trust
Sailing Vision Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1197634).
Registered office 31 Pacific Close, Ocean Village, Southampton SO14 3TX