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Sails of the Spirit Disability inclusive yachting and world navigation for international youth "Inspiring the change"

Who we are Sails of the Spirit is a European initiative to enable the positive change for the society and people with disabilities by discovering unique social roles through inclusive sea-sailing adventure Sails of the Spirit is an international We are cooperating with like-minded people sailing initiative founded by people in the Netherlands, Germany, Lithuania, with visual disabilities from Russia. Latvia, Estonia and other countries. Its purpose is to create opportunities for young people, In addition to maritime activities, especially those who have the team is committed to its disabilities, to take part in the humanitarian mission to yachting activities and establish friendships and become members of the partnerships with European around-the-world sailing communities and tour. organizations who are serving to the common goal of bringing Since 2011, the international hope to people with disabilities. team has conducted seven preparatory voyages onboard sea yachts – including in the Mediterranean, the Andaman, the Baltic, the Caribbean, and the North Sea. 1

We are inclusive Sails of the Spirit is a platform for people of all walks to come together and share creativity, knowledge and faith Our key principle is to build 'inclusive' With plans to make a navigation around Old crews. That means each time we go World in 2015 in mind, the Sails have out to the sea the ship's company built experienced crews by teaming are both healthy people and up yachting professionals and people with disabilities. At Sails young enthusiasts from European of the Spirit, we believe that countries, and ensuring that sharing among the two worlds healthy people and people with is to the great mutual benefit. disabilities had equal share. In 2013, during the Baltic Sea Oleg Kolpashchikov stage alone, fourteen people with disabilities joined President, Sails of the Spirit daytime passages between Has a full visual disability Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian ports, including the visually impaired, people in wheelchairs, and at one point, even a member with mental disability. 2

Sailing timeline 2011/15 Sergei Burlakov In 2011-13s, the team completed seven Parathlete, preparatory stages that included sea voyages in the Mediterranean, the Guinness Record Winner Andaman, the Baltic, the Caribbean, the Sails of the Spirit inspirer North Sea and Lake Baikal. 2014 The team is continuing with preparatory sailing in the South East Asia area, the Pacific, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. 2015 Voyage around Old World 3

Thank you for your time! Should you require more information please contact: Oleg Kolpashchikov ok.urals@gmail.com email +7 906 810 2288 mobile Sails of the Spirit is part of White Cane Social Movement See more at extrability.org/en