Since its inception, Sailing Into Wellness has been capturing the essence of what our therapeutic programmes mean to our participants. These evidence-based results highlight the profound benefits experienced and the overall positive effects which ensue. Leaving all challenges behind on shore and allowing perspectives to shift naturally while on the water, is quite simply powerful.
Longer programme immersion time results in deeper personal impact and better outcomes.
Increased confidence, self-efficacy, facing fears, taking responsibility, leadership, gaining new perspectives, renewed sense of self, positive self-belief, resilience
Teamwork, social support, trust, communication, receiving and giving instruction, adapting to team needs, social connection.
Physical activity, regulation, endorphins, connection with nature, improved sleep quality.
Acquire new hard and soft skills while sailing, transfer skills into everyday life, opportunity to pursue certification in sailing and powerboating, inspiration to explore other educational avenues.
Sailing Into Wellness aims to continue to extend our reach and create deeper impact and better outcomes for our participants. Regular review of quantitative and qualitative data, generated from our sailing programmes, guides and develops our strategies for further growth.
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“I was so afraid of being seen as a failure that I never even tried. I didn’t speak about feelings, it came out in my behaviour and drug use. Sailing Into Wellness has given me a self-belief that I am worth something and that I am capable.
Every opportunity that comes, I jump at it. I never thought of sailing or the therapeutic value of it, but I see what it’s done for me, and in conjunction with therapy or 12-step programmes it can transform your life.”
“Their faces seemed to reflect a previously unknown self-belief, as silence fell on the ship when the engines stopped and the sails took over.
The teamwork involved, from plotting a course, hoisting and dropping the sails, steering, tacking into the wind, essential knots to docking into a busy harbour at night before we all enjoyed a hot cuppa, added to the whole experience.”
‘For years I’ve been alive, but not living, but here on this boat, I’m living, fully!’
‘I usually isolate myself, but being on the boat made me realise that asking for help is okay’
‘It’s empowering and so great to be able to have the craic, sober.’
‘After 1 ½ years, this is the first time I’ve seen him smile’
‘This is the first time I have felt happy in two months.’
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