Volunteers
Sailability is entirely run by volunteers. We need volunteers to do the things that our disabled members cannot do by themselves.
We operate in a safe environment and give our sailors confidence in our specially designed, stable and unsinkable Access dinghies.
We value your time and we hope that your experiences with us give you something valuable in return. You do not have to be at sailing all day. We will be pleased to see you even if you can only spare a couple of hours.
Our summer season sailing days are on every second Sunday from September to April, with a break over Christmas. Please see Whats On for the sailing calendar.
Volunteers are needed between 09:30 and 15:30 each sailing day.
We run a social BBQ for lunch.
For more details call Robert Domone 9874 3642
Sailing for pupils of Holroyd Special School runs every Wed starting from the beginning of term 4 (October) through to the end of term 1 (April), with a break for Christmas holidays.
Volunteers are needed between 09:30 and 14:30 each sailing day. There is a morning group and an afternoon group. Lunch is provided.
Contacts: Paul Tayler 0413 555 770 and Neil Anderson 0411 525 060
We are looking to increase our mid-week sailing days, with other school groups and other members of the community. If you are free on other days, please contact Paul or Neil and let them know that you are available.
Winter Racing with Dobroyd Aquatic Club is held on the first Saturday of each month from May to August. We race in our special dinghies together with members of Dobroyd Aquatic Club in their various types of boats. Sailability members from other branches are also invited to compete.
Volunteers are needed to partner with our members in Access 303s. Racing starts at 1pm, so volunteers are needed from 12 noon until 16:00
More details from Wayne Teagle 9713 2261
Things you can do for us:
Rig and launch the boats
Fit safety jackets
Help our members in and out of boats
Fit slings and operate the hoist
Help our members to sail to the best of their ability
Drive the safety boat DAC runs training courses
Crew the safety boat and communicate with the pontoon
Sign up new members and sign on volunteers
Schedule the crews of the dinghies and the safety boat
Run the BBQ and organise the provisions
And last, but not least, Socialise and have Fun!
Three of our volunteers recollect their time at Sailability
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