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Testimonials

Sir Robin Knox-Johnston

The first person to sail single handed non-stop around the world

"It takes an iron will and steely determination to contemplate taking on the ocean by oneself. The courage and mental strength required to overcome ones disability or disadvantage is both liberating for the individual and deeply moving for those that witness it. Sailing has the power to allow individuals to achieve their dreams. The Even Keel Project provides a welcome opportunity for both able-bodied and disabled people to sail, race and enjoy what is best about our sport; the open air; the majesty of the sea and the freedom to achieve those dreams."

 

Hilary Lister

The first quadriplegic to sail across the English Channel

"Sailing to me is the escape route from my disability. As a quadriplegic, it wasn't apparent at first that I would even be able to passenger a boat, let alone sail one single-handedly. The Artemis 20 boats have enabled me to realise my dreams in a way I never thought possible. When I'm sailing I go into a different world, it's like I'm flying! The beauty of The Even Keel Project is in its simplicity: identical boats, able-bodied or disabled, a level playing field. It is fitting that these remarkable boats will be used to enable so many more people to achieve something they never thought possible."

 

Welcome To The Even Keel Project

Empowering individuals to
conquer their dream

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A glowing testimonial for The Even Keel Project

“The Even Keel Project was a tremendous and positive addition to the carnival of sailing that was the Volvo Ocean Race Stopover in Galway. The project brought joy and excitement to so many Galwegians, young and not so young who otherwise would have not been able to gain access to the sea and be able to explore its many avenues of delight and sheer adventure.  I applaud Even Keel for providing a mechanism for simply getting out on the water.”

 

Captain Brian Sheridan
Harbour Master
Galway

  

The Even Keel Project takes centre stage in Galway!

Thanks to a bit of help from Green Dragon skipper Ian Walker, the Artemis 20's were allowed unprecedented  permission to sail through the harbour at the Galway leg of the Volvo Ocean Race! Click here to see the interview.

 

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