Suitable for ages

7-12, 13-17, 18-24, 25+ years

Autism Friendly

Disability (all) provider

Support Provided

High Support

Location

Crawley WA 6009, Australia

Everything you need to know

There is no other feeling like sailing on the open water, feeling the wind through your hair and the challenges of everyday life slip away as you embrace your place on the boat.

At Sailability WA, we offer supported sailing and learn to sail programs, which are designed to build confidence, provide skill development opportunities and offer an active experience, social interaction and enjoyment in a supportive environment. Our sailing programs are hosted by Royal Perth Yacht Club.

Act, Belong, Commit Supported Sailing

Supported sailing on Wednesday morning is for mobile participants able to board the boats with minimal assistance and without hoisting.

Participants are able to elect whether they sail on a larger keelboat, or smaller two-person dinghy. At Sailability WA we have decades of experience and so will assist with the appropriate boat selection, always with the participant’s safety and enjoyment in mind.

Act, Belong, Commit High Support Sailing

Supported Sailing on Thursday morning is for wheelchair users who require hoisting aboard the boats. There is also a rigid motorised floating pontoon calledNev Thomas, which we can use for electric wheelchair participants, that wish to remain in their electric wheelchair.

On high support Thursdays, participants are hoisted from their wheelchairs and settled comfortably into beanbags and cushions on the larger yachts. There are no dinghies used on Thursdays.

There are limited hoists to lift participants into the boats, therefore we ask that you arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your session time, to ensure you are ready and on board in time. Carers are responsible for placing their client into the sling, with volunteers ready to used the hoist to guide the sling and place the participant into the bean-bags on board.

Experience volunteer skippers and crews take the yachts onto the beautiful local waters of Matilda Bay, for a gentle and relaxing sail.