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The 21st stage of the project
SAILS OF THE SPIRIT — 2025
A MOVEMENT TOWARD MUTUAL ENRICHMENT
About the project
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Sails of the Spirit 2025

About the project
Take part
A Movement Toward Mutual Enrichment
The 21st stage of the project
We invite you to become a part of the international inclusive movement and to take part in the project "Sails of the Spirit 2025: A Movement Toward Mutual Enrichment"!

Since 2011, the project has united people with and without disabilities from different countries, professions, and age groups. Over this time, more than 30,000 nautical miles have been covered, hundreds of events have been organized, and over 40,000 people have participated.

The philosophy and history of the project
Read about the Spirit Sails 2025 on the Russian version of the website
Sails of the Spirit 2025

In 2025, "Sails of the Spirit," supported by the State Corporation for Atomic Energy "Rosatom", will hold a series of unique inclusive events in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Turkey: sailing regattas, workshops, educational training sessions, inclusive camps, and expeditions. All of this is aimed at exchanging experiences, mutual understanding, and new discoveries.

You can join one or more stages of the project:
  • Inclusive Sailing Camp "Sails of the Spirit" in Kyrgyzstan (Issyk-Kul Lake)
    August 17 – 27, 2025
    Events will be held with the support of the Deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh (Parliament of the Kyrgyz Republic) of the 7th convocation, Bekeshev Dastan.
  • Inclusive Sailing Camp "Sails of the Spirit" in Kazakhstan (Balhash Lake)
    August 26 – September 7, 2025
  • International Sea Expedition "Sails of the Spirit" in Turkey (Mediterranean Sea)
    October 18 – November 1, 2025
See the detailed program of events for 2025
Who are we looking for?
  • Volunteers
    with or without experience
  • Specialists
    skippers, instructors, masters
  • Anyone who wants to develop, travel, and discover their extrabilities — special skills that emerge through overcoming challenges
If you are ready to:
  • Contribute to the development of the international inclusive community
  • Discover new opportunities within yourself and share them with others
  • Appreciate friendship, support, and equal partnership
Fill out the participant’s form and become part of the "Sails of the Spirit" team!
Take part!
We will carefully review your application and contact you when forming the crews.
See you at the "Sails of the Spirit" — the project that changes lives!
Find out how the Sails of the Spirit went in 2024!
Watch a video about the project in Turkey and Kazakhstan

Sails of the Spirit 2024 in Turkey

Sails of the Spirit 2024 in Kazakhstan

For any questions, please contact:
Project Leader:
Oleg Kolpaschikov
+7 906 810 22 88, ok.urals@gmail.com
Project Coordinator:
Maria Polivodina
+7 912 290 00 46, marylury@yandex.ru
Project Partners:

State Corporation for Atomic Energy "Rosatom"
Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation "Rossotrudnichestvo"
Russian Geographical Society
SC "Medscan"
Ural Federal University
LLC "Institute of Management Design and Competitive Strategies"
Issyk-Kul District State Administration (Kyrgyzstan)
Orbita Base (Kyrgyzstan)
Akimat of Astana City (Kazakhstan)
Akimat of Karaganda Region (Kazakhstan)
Akimat of Balkhash City (Kazakhstan)
Inclusive Information Portal #Defacto FM (Kazakhstan)
Youth Society of Disabled People of Astana (Kazakhstan)
Charitable Foundation for Organizing Charity Events "Special Holidays" (Kazakhstan)
Tarsus Disability Platform (Turkey)
Coordination Council of Russian Compatriot Organizations in Turkey
Khanty-Mansiysk Regional Public Organization All-Russian Society of Disabled People
Surgut Public Organization of Disabled People of the All-Russian Society of Disabled People
Sails of the Ural