Mobility Cup Montréal: Sailing Without Barriers

Mobility Cup Montréal: Sailing Without Barriers

Author: Inspirations Newspaper August 16, 2025 Duration: 15:38
From August 25 to 29, Montréal welcomes the Mobility Cup—Canada’s international regatta for sailors with disabilities. Hosted this year at the Pointe-Claire Yacht Club, in partnership with the Association Québécoise de voile adaptée (AQVA), the event showcases not only competitive sailing but also resilience, independence, and the belief that anyone can sail. In this episode, we’re joined by Paula Stone, Vice President of AQVA, who has been championing adaptive sailing for nearly three decade...

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