CVSS
Sailing for people with disabilities
CVSS - a registered charity
Making sailing accessible, inexpensive and fun, for people with disabilities of all ages
We use specialised boats and equipment so that anyone can experience the water. Learn more.
We are made up entirely of volunteers. Find out how to Get involved.
We rely on the kindness of donations. Donate here.
More about us
CVSS is a registered charity based at Rickmansworth Aquadrome, providing sailing and katakanuing for people of all ages with various disabilities. We are staffed entirely by volunteers who enjoy the social experience, pleasure of sailing, and most importantly - helping others. CVSS has been helping people with disabilities get out on the water since March of 2001.
We use specialised boats and equipment to ensure a wide array of disabilities are catered for including autism, physical health conditions, sensory difficulties, amputees, stroke victims, learning disabilities, diabetics, and mental health conditions. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with any questions you might have about the equipment and experience we provide.
We share facilities with the Rickmansworth-based Bury Lake Young Mariners (BLYM). We use BLYM's safety boats to monitor and assist our sailors out on the water. This ensures sailors of all levels of experience can enjoy their time on the water safely.
We are part of 'Sailability' - the RYA’s national programme enabling people with disabilities to try sailing and take part regularly. We hold affiliation with the Royal Yachting Association, the governing body for sailing in the UK.
2025 Season Dates
Season starts Wednesday 7th May 2025
Season ends Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Summer Holiday Sailing - Saturday 26 July to Saturday 3 September 2025 - Wednesdays and Saturdays only
Autumn Sailing starts - Wednesday 10th September to Wednesday 22rd October 2025
There is no sailing on the follow dates:
- May Half term - Monday 26th to Wednesday 28th May
- All bank holiday Saturdays,
- Saturday 24th and Wednesday 26th May,
- Saturday 23rd and Monday 25th August
- All Mondays and Tuesdays from 28th July to 9th Septemper 2025