Sailability at Mornington
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Sailing for Everyone
Sailability introduces people of all ages and abilities to the joys of sailing in a fun and inexpensive way, and in a supportive social environment.
Many of the participants in Sailability just enjoy the freedom and fun of recreational sailing, while the more competitive strive to develop their racing skills.
Sailability introduces people of all ages and abilities to the joys of sailing in a fun and inexpensive way, and in a supportive social environment.
Many of the participants in Sailability just enjoy the freedom and fun of recreational sailing, while the more competitive strive to develop their racing skills.
Participants in Sailability are drawn from the general community, Disability Organisations, Special Developmental Schools, Adult Training Centres. People of all abilities are welcomed. Participants can include people with no disability, the elderly, perhaps with some level of physical impairment, and people with a range of physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities.
Sailability has been in operation at the Mornington Yacht Club (MYC) since 2004. The MYC program encompasses a mid-week program, as well as a Sunday program. The mid week program focuses on groups from Disability Organisations(although individuals can still be accommodated), while the Sunday program has more of a family focus, and is open to anyone who wishes to participate. Participants in both programs come from all over the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding municipalities.
Full wheel chair access is available, as are facilities to hoist participants into and out of boats.
Participants can sail solo in a variety of specialised Hansa sailing dinghies or be accompanied by a volunteer co-sailor.
Types of craft used for the programs
Sailability has been in operation at the Mornington Yacht Club (MYC) since 2004. The MYC program encompasses a mid-week program, as well as a Sunday program. The mid week program focuses on groups from Disability Organisations(although individuals can still be accommodated), while the Sunday program has more of a family focus, and is open to anyone who wishes to participate. Participants in both programs come from all over the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding municipalities.
Full wheel chair access is available, as are facilities to hoist participants into and out of boats.
Participants can sail solo in a variety of specialised Hansa sailing dinghies or be accompanied by a volunteer co-sailor.
Types of craft used for the programs
Programs and Times
The mid-week program operates on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year, except for school holiday breaks and the months of June through to September (which may vary each year depending on the winter weather). Operating hours are from 10:00am to 2:00pm. By arrangement the mid week program can also conduct special one-off days for select client groups. Participation in any mid-week program day is priced on a group by group basis.
The Sunday program operates on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from late October to the end of April. Operating hours are from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Booking is essential.
Thank you Elly for your beautiful letter:
"Sailability is my favourite program. I like hopping in and out of the boat. It's fun because the boat wobbles when I get out. I always think I will fall back into the water, it makes me laugh. I like been out on the waves, and love how the boat moves with the wind in the sails its very relaxing, and when we come back to shore I always clap my hands for fun. I don't want to get out of the boat" Elly, December 2017
For information about:
. Joining an MYC Sailability Program
. Trying your hand at sailing in one of the specialised dinghies
. Organising a special one-off day sailing day for your group
. Becoming a volunteer
. Making a tax deductible donation
please contact: MYC Sailability Coordinator:
Graeme Lyell
Phone: (03) 9783 7445 or 0411 514 781
Email: [email protected]
Post: PO Box 291, Mornington, 3931
www.morningtonyc.net.au/sailability
The mid-week program operates on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year, except for school holiday breaks and the months of June through to September (which may vary each year depending on the winter weather). Operating hours are from 10:00am to 2:00pm. By arrangement the mid week program can also conduct special one-off days for select client groups. Participation in any mid-week program day is priced on a group by group basis.
The Sunday program operates on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from late October to the end of April. Operating hours are from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Booking is essential.
Thank you Elly for your beautiful letter:
"Sailability is my favourite program. I like hopping in and out of the boat. It's fun because the boat wobbles when I get out. I always think I will fall back into the water, it makes me laugh. I like been out on the waves, and love how the boat moves with the wind in the sails its very relaxing, and when we come back to shore I always clap my hands for fun. I don't want to get out of the boat" Elly, December 2017
For information about:
. Joining an MYC Sailability Program
. Trying your hand at sailing in one of the specialised dinghies
. Organising a special one-off day sailing day for your group
. Becoming a volunteer
. Making a tax deductible donation
please contact: MYC Sailability Coordinator:
Graeme Lyell
Phone: (03) 9783 7445 or 0411 514 781
Email: [email protected]
Post: PO Box 291, Mornington, 3931
www.morningtonyc.net.au/sailability
Sailability Mornington is supported by:
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