Duluth Blind Sailing

Contact this person with any questions:

Katy Boyd
Email - katy.boyd@us-blindsailing.org
Phone - 781-910-1101

Welcome to the very first season of Duluth Blind Sailing! We are thrilled to bring blind and visually impaired sailing to Duluth, creating new opportunities for independence, adventure, and community on the water.

Duluth Blind Sailing is proud to partner with Duluth-Superior Sailing Association and Lighthouse Center for Vital Living, offering an exciting opportunity for blind and low-vision sailors to experience the freedom and joy of being on the water. With their incredible support, we’re committed to making sailing accessible for all.

This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to grow the program with the help of dedicated sailors, sighted guides, and volunteers. Whether you are a first-time sailor or an experienced one, we welcome you to join us as we set sail in Duluth!

This location will host Cruising for all ages and a Youth Camp. 

 At Duluth Blind Sailing, you will learn to sail at your own pace in a supportive and fun environment. With the help of a sighted guide, you will have the opportunity to rig the boat, take the helm, and participate in other sailing tasks as you build your skills and confidence on the water.

Each session will have one sighted guide on board with up to three blind or low-vision sailors, depending on who signs up for that time slot. Our goal is to create an enjoyable and educational experience while making sailing accessible to all.

 To participate, there are three steps you must complete:

1. Register on our website – This allows you to book a sail time and location. Sails must be booked at least 48 hours in advance so we can ensure we have enough sighted guides and boats available.
2. Fill out the Google form – Click the button at the top of the page to complete this required form.
3. Waiver Form – You will also need to complete a waiver form for the boat club, which is a requirement for all participants.
4. Book a sail on this website - Go to the homepage, and scroll to the bottom to start booking your sails.  You will get a text message when booking is completed.

By registering on the website, you will also gain access to our forum, training videos, and other helpful materials that are currently being created to support your sailing journey.

• Each sail will last about 3 hours. This is flexible
• Please arrive a few minutes early to check in, get your life vest, and prepare for your time on the water.
• Feel free to bring a water bottle, wear sunscreen, and dress for the weather in clothes you don’t mind getting a little wet.

Available Sailing Sessions

The sailing sessions are first come, first serve, and we ask that if you need to cancel, please contact your point person ASAP so someone else can have the opportunity to sail. The days, times, and locations are as follows:

Cruising

• Every other Thursday starting June 19th from 6pm-9pm
• Last Sail will possibly be on September 25th

Youth Camp with the Lighthouse and DSSA

• July 7th-11th

To book a sail, go to the homepage and scroll to the bottom. That is where we list all location bookings. The program at Duluth Blind Sailing is called Cruising.

 In order to sail, you must be 8 years old or older. 

Cruising will cost $10 a sail and US Blind Sailing Association will pay the rest.  Please pay the $10 to your sailing location.  If $10 will put you in a tough spot please email your contact person below.

Across the U.S., there are multiple blind sailing groups, and this network continues to grow each year. As a blind sailor, you are welcome to sail at any of our locations at any time! We simply ask that you book a sail in advance and contact the designated point person for that location. Each blind sailing chapter’s page will list the appropriate contact to help coordinate your sail.