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Minimal commitment! Are you a sailor looking to share your passion with visually impaired individuals?
RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES
You play a vital role in creating a safe, enjoyable, and empowering experience for our blind and visually impaired sailors. Your primary responsibility is to accompany sailors on the water, offering clear verbal guidance and assistance while fostering a sense of independence and confidence. You'll help navigate the boat, provide direction during maneuvers, and ensure that the sailor feels comfortable and engaged throughout the journey. Your enthusiasm, patience, and attention to safety will help create an atmosphere of fun and adventure, enabling participants to explore the joys of sailing in a supportive and inclusive environment.
COMMITMENT
COMMITMENT
As few or as many Saturday sessions as you’d like! We will have an advanced sign up sheet that we use and encourage guides to sign up for weekends in advance so we can plan accordingly!
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 18 years of age (see “observer” role below if not 18+).
Comfort behind the helm sailing in light to moderate winds, knowledge of basic parts of the boat, gybing/tacking, and Points of Sail
SailBlind Application Form
CORI background check
Review and sign the SailBlind Volunteer Manual
CBI Universal Access Program Form
TRAINING
TRAINING
Virtual orientation on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
In-Person orientation at Community Boating on Saturday, May 17, 2025
*During both trainings, you will learn about Community Boating's safety procedure, blindness etiquette, how to guide someone who is visually impaired, and tips for teaching sailing to the blind.
PERKS
PERKS
Free parking!
If you have been with the program 3+ years receive a 30-day CBI membership
PARKING
PARKING
If you park at Mass Eye And Ear Parking (MA-28 & Embankment Rd & Storrow Dr, Boston), you can receive discounted parking for $9.
After parking, be sure to bring your ticket with you to Community Boating to pay at the front desk.
OBSERVERS
OBSERVERS
RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES
Learn from seasoned sighted guides to one day become a sighted guide and take out a boat of blind sailors on your own!
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
Must be at least 16 years of age
Comfort behind the helm sailing in light to moderate winds, knowledge of basic parts of the boat, gybing/tacking, and Points of Sail
SailBlind Application Form
CORI background check
Review and sign the SailBlind Volunteer Manual
CBI Universal Access Program Form
TRAINING
TRAINING
Virtual orientation on Wednesday, May 14, 2025
In-Person orientation at Community Boating on Saturday, May 17, 2025
*During both trainings, you will learn about Community Boating's safety procedure, blindness etiquette, how to guide someone who is visually impaired, and tips for teaching sailing to the blind.
PERKS
PERKS
Free parking!
If you have been with the program 3+ years receive a 30-day CBI membership
SIGHTED GUIDE RESOURCES
SIGHTED GUIDE RESOURCES
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