Fitness Requirements
Sailing with SALTS is a safe activity for anyone who is physically agile and alert. However, situations may arise where there are erratic and heaving motions of the deck, slippery conditions on deck and moving parts of the ship’s rigging. These situations require a certain level of active involvement on the part of each participant. In addition, every person on board must have the physical strength to be able to climb the ship’s companionway ladders (8’ high) while the ship is in motion, and participate in hauling lines to set sail. It may be necessary to use footholds and arm strength to climb over the side of the ship to board or disembark at a dock or when utilizing the ship’s dories. Motion sickness may occur.The following is a list of medical conditions that may inhibit your participation or compromise your safety and that of your shipmates.
- Limited agility due to factors such as:
a. Use of canes or other walking aids
b. Severe arthritis—rheumatoid or other forms
c. Obesity
d. Neurological disorders - Pregnancy
- Frailty
- Impaired vision
- Claustrophobia
- Inability to tolerate stressful situations (physical or psychological)
- Chest pain
- Poor balance or dizziness