Recreational boating should be a pastime for all, and its surge in appeal over the past few years has certainly broadened the demographic, challenging perceptions of who might constitute the 'typical' boatowner. One notable change has been the willingness of designers to make boats more accessible to wheelchair users. A series of wheelchair-accessible powerboats, designed by naval architect Andrew Wolstenholme, have enabled UK charity The Wheelyboat Trust to offer days out on the waves for disabled persons, for example, while Fraser Yachts and Cohh Yachts have both developed cruisers specifically for sailors with mobility issues.
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