Sailability Victoria

20/05/2026

This week we celebrate each and every one of our hundreds of passionate and dedicated volunteers at the Sailability programs around the state.

Recently Tim, our club liaison visited Lysterfield Sailing Club and was delighted to present two volunteer long service recognition certificates to volunteers Mary Haigh and Stuart Corby who each have given over 20 years to the program.

He also visited Hastings Club and presented Kevin Baesnch with his framed award for three decades! Fantastic achievement.

Happy Volunteering week everybody!!

“Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot help but to keep a little for themselves!”

If your club has some volunteers that have volunteered for 15,20,25 or more years please advise is by email at manager@sailabilityvictoria.com.au

10/05/2026

Sailability Victoria is running another Member's meeting on Monday 18th May at 7pm, more details and RSVP details were sent out via email. If you're a program coordinator running a Sailability Program in Victoria and didn't receive an email, please send us a message via Facebook and ensure we have your contact details. Details on the meeting contents and future dates, below. Thank you and see you there!

10/05/2026

***NOR, Entry form, and Sailing Instructions are now available. To get a copy, please email Ali or Ev at hansasailingvic@gmail.com and they will send them to you. You can also apply to join the Victorian Hansa Class group on Facebook to keep up to date***

An update from the Victorian Hansa Class vollies -

DYC is again hosting their winter series with morning coaching/practice sessions. NOR and SIs to follow. Dates will be;

21 June
19 July
16 August
20 September

Spaces are limited so please confirm dates and preferred class - Liberty, 303 or 2.3 as soon as you can!

The 2027 state championships are all but confirmed with an update coming soon.

Please let Ali and Ev know if you have any questions by emailing hansasailingvic@gmail.com

08/04/2026

Report and results from the recent Hansa Class nationals hosted by Victoria at Ballaarat Yacht Club

See the regatta report and results from our combined Victorian and Australian Hansa Class Championships, completed over the Easter long weekend.

https://www.aushansaclass.org.au/news/ahca-nationals-inclusive-sailing-at-its-finest

06/04/2026

At our National Championships this Easter, the Central Highlands Water team provided a chilled water dispenser, offering a sustainable solution for over 50 sailors, family members, and supporters in attendance, thereby eliminating the need for single-use plastic bottles. Thank you for your support.

04/04/2026

Good luck to all the sailors competitive today at Ballaarat Yacht Club!

And.. they're off in a cracking breeze 🌬

27/03/2026

VP, Ali, and new committee member, Tim, headed up to Shepparton on Thursday for their last Sailability day of the term.
Program Coordinator Roy Hill has been driving the program for 14 years and has adopted a philosophy that ‘no one gets their feet wet’ which has led to some great innovations and processes to make the volunteer tasks as user friendly as possible. Catering to groups from the local English language and Special schools as well as support services and individuals from the district, it is a very bright and busy place by the lake.
Thanks for having us and we will be back for a sail soon!

16/02/2026

13/02/2026

Sailability Bendigo's March session is NOW OPEN for bookings - bookings are limited already, so make sure you get in quick! ⛵
You can secure your spot via Trybooking: https://bit.ly/45FTpS2

We only have 2 sessions left for our 25/26 season - March 18th and April 15th.
This is a perfect opportunity to give Sailability a red-hot go before our 26/27 season begins in September!

👉Do you have any questions about what the Sailability program has to offer you or your loved one?
👉Are you interested in becoming a Sailability volunteer and helping to enrich the lives our disability community through sport?
📨 Email Maggie at maggieg@sportsfocus.com.au for more information.

13/02/2026

Want to make sure you get your correct T-shirt size at the AHCA Nationals (PLUS avoid a potential late fee in 2 weeks)? Then get your entry in ASAP. Invited classes are Hansa 2.3, 303 singles, doubles and Liberty. Entry fee includes dinners for sailors, with additional catering options for breakfast, lunch and guests. There's a planned coaching clinic (subject to numbers booked) plus a few surprises in store. So, avoid the late fee, get the right t-shirt and celebrate our National's return to Easter for the 1st time in 3 years! You can find more details (and see who's going) on the regatta page - https://www.aushansaclass.org.au/events/326692

10/02/2026

2025 was a big year - catch up on some stories of events and happenings via the link below
https://www.s4e.org/blog/?p=849