Who or what is Sailability Victoria?

Our philosophy at Sailability Victoria is that everyone should have access to the sport of sailing. We support the goal of inclusion; to provide opportunities for all people to participate in the most appropriate manner possible. We support the development and promotion of sailing for people regardless of their skill level, physical and/or intellectual abilities. The primary focus of this manual is to assist your club in becoming more aware of the needs of those living with a physical, sensory or intellectual disability.

Please note that whilst the focus is on disability throughout, Sailability Victoria encourages clubs and programs to adopt inclusive sailing programs for all people in your local community.

Sailability Victoria is a registered charity.

Sailability Victoria Mission Statement

‘Sailability programs shall be available to an increasing number of communities, to introduce people of all ages and abilities to the joys of sailing in an easy to understand, fun and inexpensive way, and within a supportive environment.’

Sailability Victoria’s Key Objectives

1.    As a peak organisation, Sailability Victoria will remain focused on the sustainability of it’s programs throughout Victoria and continue to provide resources that are useful to clubs and programs.

2.    Sources of ongoing funding shall be sought to facilitate a number of key operational and strategic initiatives of Sailability Victoria.

3.    Inclusion will remain a key objective, focusing on the integration of people with a disability within the mainstream of sailing – this will include working with Australian Sailing to develop inclusive learn to sail programs and pathways within the sport.

4.    Through it’s programs, Sailability Victoria will grow the participation levels in sailing, ranging from purely recreational sailing, through to all levels of competition.

5.    Development Pathway - increase the development opportunities for sailors of all abilities, in both racing skills and coaching.

6.    Effective working relationships will be developed and maintained with key organisations and program partners, in particular Australian Sailing, the class associations and interstate Sailability programs.