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

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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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