👨🦽 Adaptive sailing ⛵ Manel shows us his sailboat Ktarsis
4 June 2023 · 25 min · 5K views · Badalona
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Manel, a sailor who uses a wheelchair, navigates a 1980s Dutch-built Waarschip 1010, a 33-foot plywood racing sloop chosen for its low profile and open transom.11:12 To accommodate his mobility, he leveled the interior floorboards to create a single-level living space and plans to install a stern ramp for easier boarding from docks without fingers.11:13 He emphasizes that sailing requires at least one able-bodied crew member for safety, as he cannot manage all physical maneuvers alone.3:03 His sailing experience includes a 200-day voyage from Guadeloupe to the Azores and Ireland, as well as a solo-led delivery of his current boat from the Netherlands to Barcelona.9:35 During a transit near the Algarve, his vessel suffered rudder and tiller damage after an encounter with orcas, requiring a rescue by Portuguese maritime authorities.15:03 He is currently establishing an association to provide sailing opportunities for individuals with trauma or mobility challenges, viewing the sea as a therapeutic tool for achieving serenity.17:38
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