

Sail To Prevail is proud to support our service members by providing or hosting programs specifically for Veterans with any type of disability (including but not limited to paraplegics, quadriplegics and amputees). Please consider joining us this summer to enjoy a day of sailing in beautiful Newport, RI – the sailing capital of the world.
Honoring men and women who have served our country in any military branch or era, Sail To Prevail partners with the following veteran organizations:
- New England Paralyzed Veterans of America (please read more below)
- Veterans Administration Sports Clinic
- Wounded Warriors
- Rhode Island Veterans Home
Also, please know that Veterans with disabilities are welcome to sail with us anytime throughout the summer at the usual fee of $70/boat for a 2-hour sail.

Sailing and Prevailing

“PVA WEEKEND”
Date: Fri. & Sat., June 23-24, 2023.
Sail To Prevail dedicates a special event each summer to our distinguished VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES to enjoy the camaraderie and fun of sailing together. The usual fee is waived – the sailing is FREE to the individual sailors! Lunch aboard the boats is included. Participants will take home a souvenir T-Shirt and have access to all photos from the day’s event to capture those fabulous memories.
Since 2010, Sail To Prevail has hosted this special time of sailing for Veterans, in collaboration with Paralyzed Veterans of America. This partnership for the benefit of Veterans with disabilities, is our way to say THANK YOU for your service to our country!
DISABLED VETERANS REGISTRATION
Location & Logistics
Sailing is operated from our docks at 60 Fort Adams Drive, in Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI.
Arrive at the dock by 10:30 a.m., and enjoy sailing for up to four hours, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
At the docks, non-ambulatory participants who need assistance are boarded onto the sailboats using a transfer lift. They are then safely secured into specially designed pivoting seats, allowing them the freedom of movement to sail the boat.
Life vests are provided; you are welcome to bring your own US-Coast-Guard-approved life vest if you prefer.
Please bring your own sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and wet wear.
Please wear white-soled shoes, such as tennis shoes.
Lunch (sandwich, chips, soda) and bottled drinking water will be provided aboard the boats.
If funds are available, a T-shirt will also be provided for each participant at PVA Day. To help you choose the appropriate size when filling out the registration form, this link provides T-shirt Size Specifications.
Photos will be made available by sharing a folder on our Google drive. Once you have access to the folder, you are encouraged to UPLOAD any photos that you shot, as well, to share them with Sail To Prevail and the entire PVA Day group.
Your comments are always appreciated, too, whether a short couple of lines by email, or a few paragraphs describing the favorite aspects of your day of sailing. Your first-hand experience in words and pictures will encourage other veterans to try this activity, and your personal input helps Sail To Prevail reach out to donors who support this program for veterans.