- Sailing into Wellness

‘What we are about ?’

We are a nationwide charity that offers programs that aim to empower individuals and build a positive sense of community on and off the water. Underpinned by social inclusion and fun, learnings on the water are transferrable to everyday life, increasing coping mechanisms and encouraging pro-social behaviour. Using the platform of sailing, our programs work on the following areas

Personal Development

Building confidence
Taking responsibility
Leadership
Resilience
Decision making
Self-efficacy
Positive coping mechanisms
New perspectives

Community Development

Working as a team
Positive Communication
Being part of a community
Prosocial activity
Inclusion
Building trust

Education

Learn a range of new skills
Practical, hands on, experiential learning
Sailing hard skills
Theory: Weather & Navigation
Study and employment skills and prospects

All areas experienced on board are transferrable to everyday life. Experience and skills learnt are applicable to better coping with the challenges of everyday life and moving forward in a prosocial manner to achieve your goals.

All of our programs are person centred and are designed to empower each individual on board.

A major part of our work is having fun. We aim to have participants and staff enjoy their time on the water. Time on board is a break from everyday life and allows space for participants to develop a new perspective on their skills and capabilities.

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So freeing
“The SIW experience was just so freeing. I could leave all my problems behind, onshore and just be with myself for a change”
- Participant
Solid foundations
“At the end of the 4 days, clients identified many areas of individual growth but what stood out to me as a facilitator was how they expressed a stronger connection to each other that fostered a more solid foundation for their social recovery capital needs”
- Ronan, Addiction Recovery Counsellor
New life perspective
"This has changed my perspective on life, I can’t thank you enough”
- Participant, Voyage of Recovery
Positive sense of self
“The use of the evidenced based ‘Community Reinforcement Approach’ supported the clients in setting individual goals and reflecting on daily achievements which reinforced their positive sense of self”
- Addiction Recovery Group leader
Dreams really do come true
“Sailing has given me a purpose in life and has shown me things I never once could have imagined. I’ve made lots of new friends around the world and learned things I’d never thought I would. Dreams really do come true.”
- Erica, Coolmine
Accepting each other's differences
“I watched clients face fears and overcome conflict through communication and collaboration and at times accepting each other's differences”
- Group leader
New view of myself
“I didn’t know what to expect, I was nervous to come, but I can’t believe what I managed over the few days. I have a new view of myself!”
- Simon Community Participant
Emphasis on teamwork
The emphasis on teamwork and working together in a non-judgmental, supportive environment promotes self-confidence.
- Andrew Fiddow
The crew were outstanding.
This has been an outstanding experience. The crew were outstanding.
- Paul O’Donnell
Bursting into song
The last trip I noticed the guys good spirits and spontaneous bursting into song. I took this as a good indicator as to how they were feeling.
- Bert Kelleher
Stronger about sobriety
Giving me more hope and enthusiasm for life and following my dreams, gave me gratitude, grounded me again, allowed me to sit with myself, connect with myself, again. Feel stronger about sobriety and that I keep it, this is what I have to look forward to.
- Participant, Voyage of Recovery
I want to live on a boat!
I would like to say thank you. It’s been an awesome experience, I felt safe and accepted the whole time, listened too and learned so much. I want to live on a boat!
- Participant, Voyage of Recovery
Best experience of my life
It’s been one of the best experiences of my life. It has broadened my mind to what’s out there for me
- Participant, Voyage of Recovery

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