Able Sail Victoria Society (“ASV”) was incorporated on March 1, 2023, under the British Columbia Societies Act. The Society continues the traditions and proud achievements of its predecessor, the Disabled Sailing Association of British Columbia, Victoria Branch (“DSA”). We celebrate 2024 as the first full year of ASV operations.

Our mission is to promote the sport of accessible sailing through recreation and competition and to integrate accessible sailing into existing conventional sailing programs.  

Our programs are active in the summer months in partnership with Royal Victoria Yacht Club and Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club.

We aim to be financially robust with a broad & expanding base of funding support. To maintain the highest standards of operations, facilities and equipment.   We also aim to be a leading example for accessible sailing. 

As our accessible sailing boats and other equipment age, donations help keep the fleet afloat.  We also aim to keep registration fees low for participants.  With registration fees at $30/session, the costs are $130/session.  Donations help keep participants on the water and allow those with accessibility challenges a chance of independence, physical therapy and problem-solving while enjoying the beautiful waters of Oak Bay and North Saanich, British Columbia. 

Our active board of directors thank all donors, volunteers and participants for their continued support.