Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of current and former sailors, staff and volunteers who were involved in an adaptive recreational sailing program and identify the factors that impact their engagement. Using an ethnographic approach, participant observations (n = 20) and qualitative interviews (n = 18) were conducted with sailors, staff and volunteers. We analyzed the data thematically and identified two main themes. 1) “Anchors away: reasons for setting sail,” described the benefits of adaptive sailing including learning opportunities, leaving disability onshore, challenging stigma, building a community and engaging with nature. 2) “Running ashore: challenges with program delivery and logistics,” acknowledged the various issues encountered, including issues around accessibility, equipment, scheduling, safety management, and volunteers/volunteering. The findings emphasize how adaptive sailing offers a multidimensional experience and could reduce prejudices against people with disabilities. Challenges regarding accessibility of facilities and transports as well as volunteers were identified.

摘要

本研究的目的是探索参与适应性休闲帆船项目的现任和前任水手、工作人员和志愿者的经历，并确定影响他们参与的因素。使用人种学方法，对水手、工作人员和志愿者进行了参与者观察（n = 20）和定性访谈（n = 18）。我们对数据进行了专题分析，并确定了两个主要主题。1) “锚定：启航的原因”，描述了适应性航行的好处，包括学习机会、将残疾留在岸上、挑战污名、建立社区和与自然接触。2) “上岸：项目交付和后勤方面的挑战”，承认遇到的各种问题，包括可访问性、设备、调度、安全管理、和志愿者/志愿服务。研究结果强调了适应性航行如何提供多维体验，并可以减少对残疾人的偏见。确定了有关设施和交通工具以及志愿者的可及性方面的挑战。