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Port Douglas Yacht Club is raising funds for sailing equipment, boat maintenance, and programs to grow the sport in the local community.

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THE FUTURE OF SAILING AT PDYC If the future of keelboat sailing at Port Douglas is to be sustained, the Port Douglas Yacht Club believes we need to urgently develop a Participation Program to allow access to cost effective sailing to new sailors. We need to foster a quality and affordable sailing program to as wide a cross section of the Douglas Shire and surrounds as possible. Including kids, youths, adults, women, families, low-income earners, retirees, mentally and physically compromised, and culturally and language divergent individuals. The program needs to be inclusive and welcoming, participant centered, progressive and challenging, while being fun, fair and safe.Quality sport is achieved when the right people do the right things, at the right times, resulting in positive experiences for all participants.In association with Australia Sailing, we have been working through how to go about planning, preparing and delivering such a program. At this stage we are very much at the first step. Some time will be spent analyzing what we have to offer, our weaknesses and our strengths.Australian Sailing is keen to assist clubs develop Participation Programs and have a lot of online resources available for us. This planning period will give us insights into everything we need to do to deliver the program, including cost.It should be noted that this is not a short process. We are producing a five-year plan and that will be just the beginning of the whole process. With luck, and perseverance we believe we can make the plan a reality.Our vision for the future of the club is clear to us. We see a vibrant, inclusive club being made use of by a wide cross section of the peoples of Douglas Shire and surrounds. Racing sailors, cruising sailors, beginner sailors being instructed by our experienced sailors, young sailors and old sailors.The Port Douglas Yacht Club has the potential to reclaim its title as a vital part of the tapestry that is life in Port Douglas.Bringing this plan to fruition will need funding. To this end, we have set up a sailing fund through the Australian Sports Foundation where any donations you make over $2 are tax deductible.Any donation you can make will be gratefully accepted and will help the club with its vision of accessible sailing for everyone.

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