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The newly established Sailability Otago Trust (SOT) will be based at the Broad Bay Boating Club and it supports the boat club’s rebuild of their facilities as part of enhancing SOT’s delivery it’s goals. This will create a hub of inclusive sailing in Otago Harbour. It will be part of the global movement 'Sailability' aimed at making the sport accessible for all.
We endeavor to provide access to safe sailing, to enrich the lives of Dunedin people with an intellectual or physical disability. Through sailing we will enable them to experience adventure and freedom, encouraging mobility, self-confidence and pride through achievements on the water.
Three of the NZ Hansa Class Association's loan boats are now in Broad Bay helping Sailability Otago to get established. Hansa sailing dinghies design features allow total novices of any ability to sail with little or no tuition, almost regardless of the conditions. This allows these boats to be safe and accessible with an experience volunteer sailing buddy onboard.
An annual sailing events programme will allow SOT members to have a free trial day and then join the programme with an annual membership or pay a nominal fee to sail per event. All sailing days will be held at Broad Bay Boating Club (BBBC). It’s anticipated that some events will be either combined with other boat club races or community sailings evening held by the BBBC.
Already SOT is gaining a great deal of community support and involvement.
Port Otago has generously and kindly helped us in our humble beginnings with a donation in form of a shipping container. This container was delivered to our club site and is now the new storage home for our boats.
Andersson Lloyd agreed to sponsor the setting up our trust, trust deeds and charitable donation status.
Otago Yachting Association has made a generous donation for the affiliation fees to the national body Yachting NZ.
The local Halberg Foundation has provided continuous support and input as SOT looks forward to creating connection and partnerships with other accessibility services.
Sailability Otago Trust will be closely affiliated with Broad Bay Boating Club to be able to share equipment and storage, personnel and expertise.
Email Anette @ Sailability Otago for general and volunteer inquiries
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