I was wondering what activity I could direct the boys into that they would enjoy. I looked out of my window at home and saw these colourful boats sailing by. After making enquiries, we joined Hebe Haven Sailability.
When Leo went sailing it had taken 4 or 5 weeks to get him to get into the Hansa. He spent a lot of time on the safety boat watching. One day he leapt into a docked Hansa boat when the safety boat went past it. That was the beginning and now 5 years later we are at the 2018 Hansa Worlds.
Leo really enjoys sailing. Somehow he feels a sense of achievement and it obviously has a calming effect on him.
Sailability is a community that equalises our abilities. We only focus on sailing. This makes it inclusive sailing.
When I go home, I will remember the friendliness of everybody and the team work regardless of which country you are sailing/volunteering for. It is also very humbling for me.
If Leo could sail with anyone in the world it would be Bruno Mars because Leo likes the song Just The Way You Are. Leo also like sailing with his carer Joel.
