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Anniversary “Sails of Spirit”: Inclusive Camp and Extrability Days to Take Place at Lake Issyk-Kul

2026-08-29 18:59

Anniversary “Sails of Spirit”: Inclusive Camp and Extrability Days to Take Place at Lake Issyk-Kul


From August 24 to September 5, 2026, Lake Issyk-Kul (Orbita recreation base) will host the Kyrgyzstan stage of the international project “Sails of Spirit 2026: The Extrability Movement. Choosing to Continue.” On September 3, Extrability Day at Lake Issyk-Kul, participants will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the partnership between “Sails of Spirit” and the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom. The stage is supported by Dastan Dalabaevich Bekeshev, Member of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic.

A distinctive feature of the 2026 cycle is that the work does not end with the camp: the project supports the development of local communities that subsequently act independently and implement their own initiatives for the benefit of their regions.
«This year, it is important for us not only to hold ‘Sails of Spirit’, but also to support the creation of Extrability Movement communities in different areas — groups of people who continue to act independently after the project ends. These communities can launch new events and initiatives, apply the philosophy of Extrability, and develop mutually inclusive interaction in their cities and countries. That is why the main result of ‘Sails of Spirit’ begins not when the camp or expedition ends, but when people continue to act without our constant involvement. This is the meaning behind this year’s motto — ‘Choosing to Continue,’ says Oleg Kolpashchikov, Head of the Project.»

In 2026, “Sails of Spirit” is being held as an integrated cycle across different countries. In Kyrgyzstan, the energy of ancient nomadic culture is combined with long-term challenges addressed by the project team. First comes a joint creative laboratory where participants develop ideas and initiatives for real people and regions, followed by live communication, a regatta, and a shared celebration.

The camp will bring together participants from different countries — Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Türkiye and others — including local residents of the Issyk-Kul Region and people with disabilities.

As part of the camp, six professional burnout prevention trainers from the Trans-Baikal Territory will receive training. They are participants in the “Extrability Business: Trans-Baikal Territory 2026” project, implemented with the support of Udokan Copper. After the camp, they will conduct seminars and business games for around 500 adults and children in the Trans-Baikal Territory.
«“I help and accompany blind people. I really enjoy it because communicating with such energetic and positive people leaves you with great emotions. The project is wonderful — it is a huge opportunity: we meet different cultures and learn a little bit of different languages. It is a truly communicative project. I am very happy that I became part of it!” says Zhibek Temirbekova, volunteer with the ‘Sails of Spirit’ project, Kyrgyzstan.»

How the Days Will Unfold

August 24 – September 5 — Inclusive camp at Lake Issyk-Kul. Participants will take part in sailing and rowing training, as well as sessions focused on developing interaction skills in inclusive sailing teams. An excursion will also be held during the camp.

September 2 — The “Sails of Spirit” team will participate in the program of the World Nomad Games: an inclusive sailing regatta involving people with disabilities from different countries, as well as master classes and Extrability Movement practices led by the project team.

September 3 — Extrability Day at Lake Issyk-Kul: sports competitions on the shore, a series of master classes by “Sails of Spirit” participants and partners, a concert featuring people with different abilities, and the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the partnership between “Sails of Spirit” and Rosatom. On the same day, project representatives will speak at the conference “Nomadic Civilizations: Heritage, Paradigms and Prospects” as part of the World Nomad Games program, presenting on Extrability and mutually inclusive interaction.

Anyone can join Extrability Day at Lake Issyk-Kul. Media representatives are invited to cover the festival. Accreditation contacts are available here: http://extrability.org/extrability_day_2026.
About the Project

The “Sails of Spirit” project has been implemented since 2011. Its goal is to develop inclusive yachting as an open model for unlocking a person’s unique talents and abilities. It is a philosophy that brings people together through cooperation and mutual respect.

Since 2016, the project has been implemented by ANO “White Cane” with the support of Rosatom — a partnership that celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026. It all began with the first joint expedition from Saint Petersburg to Paris.

Since then, the project has covered:

- 16 countries
- 5 international routes
- 47 cities
- 46 sailing and rowing regattas and competitions
- 50 Extrability Days
- 7 inclusive camps

Contacts

Mikhail Voytsekhovsky — Project Coordinator in Kyrgyzstan
+7 922 201 17 27
misha52527@gmail.com

Maria Polivodina — “Sails of Spirit” Project Coordinator
+7 912 290-00-46
marylury@yandex.ru

Olga Isakova — “Sails of Spirit” Project Coordinator
isakovaolita@yandex.ru
+7 904 163 60 12

Oleg Kolpashchikov — Head of the “Sails of Spirit” Project, President of ANO “White Cane”
+7 906 810-22-88
ok.urals@gmail.com

Watch the promo video
https://youtu.be/hwB3ln7JbEA?si=2VQQ8PtB4si-6Lvw
Project Partners

- State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom
- Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States Affairs, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation — Rossotrudnichestvo
- Russian Geographical Society
- Medscan Group
- Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin
- Institute of Management Design and Competitive Strategies LLC
- Udokan Copper LLC
- Extrability Movement
- Akimat of Almaty Region, Kazakhstan
- Akimat of Karaganda Region, Kazakhstan
- Akimat of Balkhash, Kazakhstan
- Akimat of Ulken, Kazakhstan
- Issyk-Kul District State Administration, Kyrgyzstan
- Society of the Blind and Deaf of Kyrgyzstan
- Bishkek State University
- DE FACTO MEDIA HUB Inclusive Media Portal, Kazakhstan
- Public Foundation for Organizing Charitable Events “Special Celebrations,” Kazakhstan
- Tarsus Disability Platform, Türkiye
- UPTK “Sails of the Urals”
- Dr. Volkova’s Clinic
- ANO “Most”
- Eldorado Travel Agency
- Nurbakhyt Recreation Base
- Volna Fishing Base, Ulken
- Alliance School, private school, Almaty