The Quebec Adapted Sailing Association

Offering people with physical disabilities the opportunity to improve their quality of life and their integration into the community through the practice of sailing, in a spirit of self-actualization, inclusion and sharing.

Programs and Services

Recreation Program

For people who wish to experience some time on the water but are not necessarily interested in learning to sail themselves. This sailing is intended to provide a change of scenery as well provide new experiences of what can be done in a sailboat. The sailor is always accompanied by a certified sailing instructor or a trained companion.

Learn to Sail Program

Participants who wish to do a little more with their sailing may do so by enrolling in this program. It is a certified learn-to-sail program that will cover the first two levels of Sail Canada’s CANSail certification. The courses include both theory and practical sessions.
Learning sessions can be adapted to take into account the sailors abilities and learning pace.

Learn to Race Program

Each week, participants train at two levels: Silver and Gold. Under the supervision of our instructors, they develop their skills and their ability to
participate in local, regional and even international regattas.

Coupe du Québec

Each year, the AQVA organizes a major regatta that attracts sailors from all over the province and even from the United States. Competition, meals, prize-giving and fun are all part of the event!

Group Sailing

Every year, AQVA welcomes organizations, schools and groups that support people with reduced mobility. They offer these groups safe 1.5 hour- sailing trips with qualified instructors.• They transfer the participants to the boat and an instructor supervises the maneuvers throughout the activity.

Membership

It is necessary to become a member of AQVA to practice sailing.