Autism on the Water
Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Founded in 2016, Autism on the Water is a charity based in Glasgow, United Kingdom working on disability, community development, sport for development.
Autism on the Water is a Scottish charity, based in Glasgow, that provides free sailing and boating opportunities for autistic people, their families, carers and siblings. Its main Community Sailing Program runs from Cowes on the Isle of Wight, with sessions also offered in Scotland, including Helensburgh, Oban and Crinan. The charity was set up in 2016 by autistic sailor Murray MacDonald, aims to raise awareness of autism through sailing, and relies on volunteers, sponsorship, grants and donations.
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Community Sailing Program
Disability · United Kingdom
Free community sailing sessions for autistic people and their families and carers, run year-round from Cowes, Isle of Wight, with additional sessions in Scotland, using the charity's own Impala 28 yacht.
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Cowes Town Waterfront Trust, Cowes Yacht Haven
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