Dodger on adapted sailboat

Custom easy-to-use dodger keeps user warm and dry on boat; extremely suitable for persons with physical disabilities

Dela
Dela

Dodger on sailboat

The dodger is a canopy held up by two arched frames and closes with a zipper.

Users comments
The dodger is a unique and brilliant solution; you can turn on the heat and not have to wear so many layers of clothing.

Made by
Peter Riddebäck

Paid for by
The user

Folding dodger

Sailboat with open dodger

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Adapted sailboat — Adapted sailboat
Adapted sailboat that a person who uses a wheelchair and has impaired hand function can steer. 2005

Author: Claes

Claes bor ihop med fru och son i en lägenhet. Han arbetar heltid. Han skadade sig 1984 och har en låg tetraplegi. Han har ingen assistans.

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Type of disability

Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1)

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