Sailability Victoria

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

14/01/2026

Hansa Sailing are seeking worldwide donations of second-hand or unused Hansa 2.3 and 303 boats for refurbishment and deployment in emerging sailing nations.
Any boats that are no longer used, require repair, or are in storage can be given a new purpose by providing accessible sailing opportunities in developing programs around the world. Donated boats will be refurbished by Hansa Sailing where necessary and distributed to support inclusive sailing and grassroots participation worldwide. Boat should include (where possible) hull, spars, keel, rudders and rudder boxes. Sails are not required.
Once refurbished, Hansa Sailing will arrange to donate the boats to startup programs around the world. Recognition of the original donor will be acknowledged. For more information, email info@hansaclass.org

07/12/2025

Sailability Bendigo is a partnership program between Bendigo Yacht Club, Cairn Curran Sailing Club, and Sports Focus. Bendigo Sailability provides...

30/11/2025

29/11/2025

Some great comments here about the community aspect of sailing and what inclusive classes and events offer from Neil Patterson, RBYC 2.4mR Para Sailor