General Disability Services
Sailability Port Macquarie
Sailability Port Macquarie
Mon Closed
Tue Closed
Wed 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Thu Closed
Fri Closed
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
We may have volunteer positions available for the right person. Contact us to discuss
About Us
Port Macquarie branch of Sailability NSW Inc. commenced in 2012 and is an all volunteer organisation dedicated to providing sailing for people with disabilities, regardless of age gender or disability. Our crew (persons with disability) embrace their sailing activities and find that sailing is a fun, safe and rewarding activity in which all can participate. We offer individual sailing with one of our volunteers n specially designed sailing dinghies.
Carers confirm the differences that Sailability makes to the often very restrictive lives of our crew with a disability and our aged friends. People with all types of disabilities are catered for. People with restricted mobility and in wheelchairs are able to sail with us as well.
What boats do we sail? We have a fleet of Hansa 303 Access (purpose designed) sailing boats, sailed by experienced sailors and steered with a joystick. A one metre keel (actually a weighted centreboard) offers outstanding stability. Seating is side by side and sailors and crews recline in a webbing ‘lazy chair’.
Volunteers Welcomed Programs such as Sailability could not exist without the dedicated support of volunteers. It is a very rewarding activity with opportunities to share time and skills with some very enthusiastic and adventurous people. You don’t have to be a sailor to volunteer, people are also required for on-shore duties and we will teach you to sail if you would like to learn.
Activities are many, varied and include:
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Setting up ready for sailing
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Sailing with our crews
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Skippering our Recovery Boats
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Teaching people with a disability to sail
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Radio and winch operation
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Signing crew in, assisting with life jackets
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Catering and General Assistance.
Sponsorship / Supporters We are a registered Charity and a not for profit Organisation. At this stage we are able to provide this service free of charge. Sailability Port Macquarie gratefully acknowledges the support of Port Macquarie service clubs, Port Macquarie Yacht Club, local Businesses and State Government agencies and private citizens. We need ongoing support to keep this vital program running and to maintain our boats and equipment.
If you would like to support our fantastic team of volunteers, we invite you to come and see us in action every Wednesday 9am-12pm at McInherney Park, Port Macquarie during sailing months. See Facebook.com/sailabilitypm or www.sailabilitypm.com.au
Quick Facts About The Region
Extra Information
Wheelchair Access Yes
Disabled access Toilets, Wheel chair access to pontoon, shaded BBQ area and tables
Referral Required Contact us for details
Accessible By Anyone
Access Fee No fee
Age Ranges All ages
Eligibility Notes
Enquiries phone Scheduling Team 0481 951 136 or email [email protected]
Tags
Disability, Disability Support Services, NDIS, Sailing