The Impossible Dream is the world’s only catamaran built from the ground up to be fully universally accessible.

The Beginning

Impossible Dream was created by Mike Browne, a paraplegic who dreamed of a vessel that could sail the world’s oceans and be fully operational by a person in a wheelchair. She was designed by Nick Baily and built by Multi-Marine in 2002. Impossible Dream remains at the forefront of barrier-free sailboat design.

Mike Browne realized his dream with the construction of Impossible Dream and set sail on voyages that traversed the Atlantic and the waters of the Mediterranean.

Breaking Barriers

While under Mike Browne’s ownership, Geoff Holtz utilized Impossible Dream to become the first quadriplegic to sail across the Atlantic. Holtz sailed independently and was only accompanied by his personal care assistant. His record setting sail took place in 2010, breaking down barriers and inspiring others with disabilities.

After 10 years of sailing, Mike began to look for an organization to carry on his legacy and continuing the mission of the Impossible Dream.

Her New Mission

Deborah Mellen, an accomplished businesswoman, paraplegic, and sailing volunteer at Shake-A-Leg Miami saw a match. Yearning to share her love for sailing with others in the disability community, she funded the acquisition of Impossible Dream. Together with Harry Horgan the founder of Shake-A-Leg Miami, Deborah founded the non-profit Impossible Dream Inc. Under Deborah’s leadership, the Impossible Dream opened a new chapter in her historic life. She now travels the world creating access to the water for thousands of people with disabilities. A sail on the Dream is no longer impossible!