Blind at Sea, the Cornish charity supporting blind and partially sighted adults, will officially launch its new Beneteau Oceanis 31 yacht, Pegasus, at 1pm on Saturday, March 28, from its base at Mylor Harbour, near Falmouth.
Dr Thérèse Canning, charity commodore, said: "Our mission is to share the joy of Cornwall's stunning sea and waterways with as many blind and partially sighted adults as possible.
"We strive to eliminate economic and physical barriers to full participation in sailing and rowing, which is integral to the Cornish way of life.
"The purchase of Pegasus should ensure that we are able to do this for many years to come.
"We currently have over thirty regular participants and would welcome more to join us on Pegasus.”
Dr Canning described the new vessel as "the best, safest, more modern and beautiful boat for everyone who takes part."
The new yacht has been made possible thanks to generous donations, including from the Clare Milne Trust, the Superyacht Charities, and the National Lottery.
Niall Rath, the charity’s bo’s’n, said: "The Beneteau Oceanis 31 is safe, spacious, elegant and agile so makes the perfect choice for our experienced and novice sailors.
Pegasus will bring years of happiness in and around Mylor Yacht Harbour."
Pegasus will replace an older boat that has given years of service and is now being retired to make way for a vessel better suited to the charity’s growing needs.
Pegasus will enable the charity to continue offering regular sailing sessions, with the charity aiming to sail several times a week, weather permitting, throughout the sailing season.
Blind at Sea is open to blind and partially sighted adults of all experience levels.
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