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Operating in conjunction with Royal Perth Yacht Club Sailability WA offers all people the opportunity to sail regardless of their level of ability, skill, or personal circumstances. The programme is run by an operational committee, a co-ordinator, and a large group of safety trained volunteers interested in sharing their love of sailing with people with disabilities. Sailability at RPYC began following the Gold Medal success of Noel Robins, Jamie Dunross and Graeme Martin at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games, when the General Committee decided to develop a programme for people with disabilities to be able to participate in all manner of Club activities, from trying sailing to club racing and high performance competitions. |
Today the Sailability programme offers three integrated levels of activity; Supported, Mainstream, and High Performance, to over 500 participants annually, see below for details. Group bookings, School holiday activities, and private sessions are also available by appointment.
BE ACTIVE Supported level sailing
On a weekly basis we support people from agency networks or living independently within the community to sail assisted by a carer or experienced skipper in easy access boats- Access dinghies and the Sonar keelboat. Hoists are available for wheelchair users to transfer into the boats provided, all our volunteers are safety trained, and on water support is provided for all activities. See below for dates in 2009 - 2010. For more information on Access Dinghies see http://www.accessdinghy.org/ Inclusive school holiday bookings are also offered for groups of school-aged children during holiday periods. See below for dates in 2009 and 2010.
On Sundays we offer Sailability WA member’s sail training in the boats provided, and newcomer’s the opportunity to try out sailing with a more experienced skipper. See below for dates in 2009-2010. |
Mainstream Level Sailing
As a Sailability WA member, if you wish to test your sailing skills and want to learn to race you can participate as crew on the Sonar keelboats in regular racing events at Royal Perth Yacht Club. We race Sonar and Soling keelboats on an even footing against able-bodied crews throughout the year as part of the regular racing schedule at RPYC. Both Sonars and Solings race with a 3 person crew and can be sailed recreationally with a crew of 5.
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Through their involvement with Royal Perth Yacht Club, Sailability WA members enjoy the benefits of particiating in social activities and functions at one of the worlds leading yacht clubs. Sailors with disabilities can also get involved with race administration by being part of the start team during racing events, and operating the radio's on Twilight sailing nights.
In 2004 the Disabilities Services Commision awarded the Sailability programme at RPYC the following two awards in recognition of our outstanding achievements, club accessibility, and community involvement for people with disabilities.
BE ACTIVE Supported Sailing on Wednesday 2010
October: 13th, 20th, 27th, November: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, December: 1st, 8th, CLOSE FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK - RESUME 2ndFEBRUARY 2011 Booking form
BE ACTIVE High Support Sailing on Thursday 2010 October: 14th, 21st, 28th, November: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, December: 2nd, 9th, CLOSE FOR CHRISTMAS BREAK - RESUME FEBRUARY 3rd 2011
BE ACTIVE School Holiday sailing activities 2011 January: 12th, 19th, 26th. April: 6th, 13th,
BE ACTIVE Sailability Member's Day
All welcome to come along and try out for free. Member's Day sailing on each Sunday throughout the sailing season (weather permitting). Sunday: 9.30am till 12.30pm.
Please note that Sailability's supported sailing programs are now in recess for the winter 2010. Sailing registrations will open mid September and sailing activities will resume on Wednesday 13th October 2010.
For all the latest news and upcoming events from Sailability WA @ RPYC follow this link! Sailability Newsletters
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