Accessible Paddle Sports

In response to the popularity of our accessible sailing program, ACCESSAIL, the Duxbury Bay Maritime School is proud to offer supportive and adaptive paddlesports. With the support of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, we are able to expand this offering this coming summer to help all explore Duxbury Bay this summer and fall.

Adaptive & Supportive Kayaking (Tuesdays 3-4:30)

This program provides a supportive environment for kayakers ages 15+ and their caregivers or families (if needed or desired) to experience the peacefulness of Duxbury Bay while learning the fundamentals of paddlesports. Past participants have had developmental disabilities, Autism, or some mobility challenges. With an instructor-to-student ratio of 1:3 students must be able to transfer into a kayak on a dock with minimal support. Students must possess adequate trunk support and be comfortable paddling independently or in a double kayak with a caregiver. DBMS is committed to providing access to paddlesports for all, so new this spring, we have more adaptive equipment including lighter paddles, supportive seating adjustments, and a kayak launcher. To inquire about specific equipment or if this program is a good fit, contact peter@dbms.org.

Senior Supportive Kayaking (Wednesdays 3-4:30)

This program provides a supportive environment for seniors to explore Duxbury Bay on a kayak and learn the fundamentals of paddlesports. Class sizes are small, with 6 students and 2 instructors. Participants have access to supportive equipment such as lightweight paddles, transfer boards and a kayak launcher to ease getting onto the water, and supportive seating. Participants must be able to transfer into a kayak with assistance, sit with a supportive seat, and paddle independently or in a double kayak with a caregiver. Senior centers or groups of seniors are welcome to sign up for a 6-person class. Please contact peter@dbms.org to book.