CSSD in the News

Experience adaptive sailing with Challenged Sailors San Diego, offering weekly opportunities for individuals with disabilities to enjoy sailing in San Diego Bay. Utilizing specially adapted sailboats, participants can learn and engage in sailing activities in a supportive environment.​

With a fleet of specially designed sailboats, a dedicated team of volunteers, and a mission to enhance dignity and independence, CSSD has become a cornerstone of adaptive sailing in the region.

Challenged Sailors San Diego marks its 11th anniversary. The nonprofit group provides free sailing, including lessons, to people with disabilities on Fridays and Saturdays, year-round.

The Martin 16 is designed for people with disabilities is a surprisingly capable choice for a trailerable daysailer.

Light winds, clear skies and sailing-friendly temperatures are the norm year-round, making it possible for Challenged Sailors San Diego to sail nearly every weekend.

Drawing on his own experiences, Peter Phillips uses microbiology and business degrees, plus a passion for athletics and sailing, to give back to the community

Kicking off at noon on Harbor Island, Challenged Sailors will be taking out individuals with disabilities on their Martin 16 sailboats to share their love of sailing with those who require extra assistance out at sea.

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Volunteering is a great way to share your love for sailing.

"Why becoming a Companion Sailer through the Challenged Sailors organization means so much."

Challenged Sailors specially designed boats allow people with disabilities to sail without limits.

The 12th annual Lt.JG Kyle McArthur (aka KMAC) Regatta was held this weekend at Glorietta Bay on April 27-28. The event was hosted by the KMAC Foundation with the help of the Coronado Yacht Club. The KMAC foundation provides ‘therapeutic, recreational, Corinthian (amateur) racing, and other sailing opportunities for people with disabilities to enhance their […] coronadotimes.com

These local hotspots around town offer plenty of accessibility-friendly ways to enjoy the city.

On Saturday, Oct. 14, the Coronado Yacht Club hosted a small boat regatta, and two adaptive sailing foundations participated.

Free at sea: Individuals with disabilities enjoy smooth sailing with Challenged Sailors San Diego Each group sail relies on a chaser volunteer who moves around the bay in a power boat to provide a quick trip back to the dock if needed. (Credit: Russell Hart) Amy Shireman - BVM Sports

Smooth Sailing - Grad volunteer helps share the freedom found on open waters

US Sailing awarded the annual Adaptive, Training, Community Sailing, and One Design Awards this past ...

[Video in Article] Challenged Sailors San Diego are actively looking for partners, sponsors, volunteers, sailors, and community support.

Among the sailboats in San Diego waters next weekend will be an unusual group of competitors striving for glory.

Dock Lines. A life on the water, well lived.

Challenged Sailors of San Diego started four years ago as a nonprofit organization to help get those battling physical disabilities onto the water to sail.