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Sailing and surfing therapy

Sailing and surfing therapy is a unique treatment method that combines emotional, cognitive, and physical work.
The sea and sailing vessels create a space for internal reflection, addressing emotions and thoughts that emerge during interaction with the sea and the sailing process.

During the sessions, the challenges the child faces naturally surface, becoming easier to identify. While sailing, we introduce techniques to help manage these difficulties, such as enhancing self-esteem and confidence, learning self-regulation and control, organizational skills, social skills, and fostering meaningful connections with others.

This therapy is designed for children and adolescents who struggle with traditional, conversation-based therapy in a confined space and instead benefit from open environments that emphasize the mind-body connection.

 

Sailing and surfing therapy

Our vessels

Stand up paddle

A stand-up paddle (SUP) is a combination of a kayak and a surfboard. You can row with it and surf it. 

The SUP allows practicing stability and body balancing and giving the opportunity to relate anxiety and cope with 

Motor-boat

The Motor-boat is a fast vessel which can handle dynamic sea conditions. The Motor-boat is designed for individual or group therapy and allows a space for planning and decision making, control and adjustment

Kayak

The kayak is a stable vessel, easy to maneuver, and design to practice skills of control, eye-hand connection, and decision making. It allows a 'long distance running' and experiencing a safe and calm sailing 

Caravelle

The Caravelle sailing boat designed for group sailing or family therapy sailing. The Caravelle allows a special space for communication and different group roles, along with management and commanding skills

Surfboard

The surfboard gives the surfer a sense of peace and concentration experience along with adrenaline and excitement. The surfing experience brings together different challenges such as waves, cold water, streams, and rocks. The surfing itself allows finding mind and body connections  

Optimist sailing boat

The Optimist sailing boat is designed for one or two sailors and constitutes good sailing skills. The optimist sailing boat gives the sailor a sense of control in the sailing direction and speed and allows a sense of space, concentration, and decision making

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