The 17th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities – the nation’s largest, free, one-day event for people with disabilities, both seen and unseen – will again welcome back fami-lies who love the beach, boat rides, and fun! Presented by the American Disabilities Foundation (ADF), in partnership with the YMCA of South Palm Beach County, the Bash returns to Boca Raton’s Spanish River Park, which is conveniently located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway to give guests easy access to the beach and free boat rides.
Always a highlight are the free boat rides, safely held by volunteer boat captains who donate their vessels for a day of fun. On the other side of the park, special Mobi-Mats are rolled out on the sand, making the beach accessible to guests in wheelchairs. YMCA’s water safety team and physical therapists will be on-hand to give everyone access to the water and other recreational activities on the beach, such as surfing lessons!
As partners, The YMCA of South Palm Beach County will be providing a Fun Zone for Kids; beach activities; arts and crafts activities; staff and volunteers and administrative assistance.
The 17th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Span-ish River Park, 3001 North Ocean Blvd. (A1A), Boca Raton, FL 33431.
The committee is currently accepting applications for volunteers, sponsors and vendors at www.BoatingBeachBash.com.
