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Sailability at RPYC

Locality: Crawley, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 404 145 499

Address: Australia II Dr Crawley, WA, Australia

Website: http://sailabilitywa.com.au

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25.01.2022 Over the last few weeks the #orangevolvo championing Sailabilty WA, has continued in the Repco Reliability Challenge as car #7. While in Perth, they had a fun day down at TARGA WEST, Langley Park undertaking some time trials and then popped down to RPYC for an hour where Sailability Members, Participants and Friends chatted to Alan and his co-driver Ray, and looked over the car. The next day they headed to Barbagallo Race Track and then off to Geraldton via Jurien Bay which was the lunch stop. Car #7 has raised the profile of Sailability WA on their journey with someone even making a donation on the spot after hearing what Sailability does. The round Australia rally of 28 days finishes this weekend in Melbourne, so here a few more photos from the journey up along the WA coast, through the NT, over to QLD and into NSW.

18.01.2022 Members of Sailability WA having fun in Queensland.

17.01.2022 https://www.bbc.com//natasha-lambert-prepares-for-transatl

15.01.2022 Sailability WA did very well at the WADSA Awards held in Victoria Park on 24th September. There was a strong turn out for Sailability who were nominated in three categories and WON them all : Coach of the Year - Grant Alderson, for all his work coaching a number of WA and interstate para sailors to podium finishes locally, nationally and internationally. Team of the Year - Australian Blind Sailing Team, who brought back silver from the 2019 Blind Fleet Racing Championships... held in Kingston Canada - Kylie Forth, Erin McGlew, Todd Back, Colin Harrison and Caron Jander Sports Star of the Year - Rob Crofts for his extremely successful year of racing in either one or two classes of boat, at Championships locally in Albany; nationally in Melbourne; and internationally in Spain. He gained a gold and silver in Melbourne and two golds in Albany. The Sailabilty WA Committe, Members, Volunteers and Co-ordinator Congratulates all the winners on their great achievements ! Well done and thanks for being outstanding ambassadors for the sport of sailing. #WADSA #Healthway #ActBelongCommit #Lotterywest #RPYC #Neuromoves #SCIA #Rebound #SailabilityAlbany

14.01.2022 Rob Crofts has continued his winning streak and been named WA Para Sailor of the Year by Australian Sailing. Sailability WA was pleased to have had two Members as finalists in this category - Rob Crofts and Tracy Odiam. Congratulations Rob from all at Sailability WA and the extended para-sailing community.... #Healthway #ActBelongCommit #Lotterywest #RPYC #WADSA #Neuromoves #SailabiltyAlbany #DalkiethRotaryClub #SCIA

13.01.2022 Sail Fast and Stay Safe in Albany ... Sailabilty WA are absolutely delighted to sponsor AUS Para Sailing Coach Grant Alderson’s attendance and high performance coaching support of the Hansa Class WA Championships being held at Princess Royal Sailing Club, February 14-16. Sailabilty WA offer a structured pathway for beginners and new Para Sailors, from casual midweek sessions, skills development through club competition on weekends, progressing through to WA and Australian Cha...mpionships and also World Championship regatta’s. Grant has been providing personal coaching to some of our members for many years. Grant has been the AUS Para Sailing Coach for the past 10 years with vast experience across all para fleets including the Hansa Class, 2.4mR, SKUD 18 and Sonar and coached the triumphant Sonar team to a Gold Medal in the Rio Paralympics in 2016. Grant personally holds 9 National Championships in the Flying Fifteen along with the World Championship in 2009. Sailabilty WA extend our very best wishes to all officials and volunteers associated with Princess Royal Sailing Club and Sailabilty Albany and of course we also wish all of the competitors a successful and enjoyable regatta. #sailabilitywa #actbelongcommit #healthway #rpyc #prsc #parasailing

13.01.2022 Congratulations to ‘Lost at See’ Australian Blind Sailing Team - Kylie , Erin, Todd and Colin - on their Silver medal performance at the 2019 World Blind Sailing Championships recently held in Kingston, Canada. Well done from all of us at Sailabilty WA.

13.01.2022 Princess Royal Sailing Club will host the 2020 edition of the WA State Championships for the Hansa Class from February 14-16, on the pristine waters of Princess... Royal Harbour in Albany. The Notice of Race has been posted (refer below) and competitors are encouraged to enter promptly to assist the organisers of the event and to take advantage of entry fee savings prior to the late entry fee cutoff date being Friday, 7 February 2020. This is the showcase Hansa Class regatta in WA for 2020 and an excellent opportunity to compete in one of the following fleets against the state best sailors. Hansa 2.3 (single) Hansa 3.03 (single) Hansa 3.03 (double) Hansa Liberty The WA State Championships for the Hansa Class is an inclusive event and all comers are most welcome and encouraged to attend. Event enquires: PRINCESS ROYAL SAILING CLUB Mark Paynter, Sailability Coordinator [email protected] or phone 0429 216 453 www.prsc.com.au

13.01.2022 The only Australian entry in the 2019 World Blind Sailing Championships in Kingston Canada is the ‘Lost at See’ Team. For the last few months the team comprising Kylie Forth, Erin McGlew, Todd Back and Colin Harrison have been busy on the water and in the club house practicing and strategising. They have also been fundraising to enable them to travel and compete in Canada. ... Kylie and Erin have been sailing together since 2010 and will be joined by two other crew members - a tactician Colin and a jib hand Todd who are both sighted. Kylie is a member Sailability at RPYC and by participating in these events significantly raises the profile of sailing for people with limited vision and other disabilities. She is also a great ambassador for Sailability. All at Sailability wish the ‘Lost at See’ Team the best of luck !

12.01.2022 Winter Training @ SailabilityWA: Weather and sailing outlook by Lucy Alderson - for Saturday, July 18 (10.00 am - 2.00 pm) on Matilda Bay. Forecast: Lu...cy’s tip of the day: Sail fast.. stay dry! Comfort Index: Weather Hail / Rain / Snow / Shine Wind Light / Moderate / Strong Outlook Fantastic / Amazing / Perfect Sailabilty WA @ RPYC are recruiting now! Winter training opportunities for new members are available in the Hansa 303, Liberty and SKUD 18. Email: [email protected] Web: https://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-10587-0-0-0# Please share and help spread the word about accessible and inclusive sailing opportunities for people of all abilities. There are no limits! #SheSails #RPYC #RFBYC #SailabilityWA #ReboundWA #WADSA #AustralianSailing #TheRonToughYachtingFoundation

11.01.2022 So #theorangevolvo /car #7 championing Sailabilty WA has arrived in Perth safely. It’s down at the TARGA WEST event on Riverside Drive Sunday morning from 0930 participating in some time trials and will then head to Sailability WA at Royal Perth Yacht Club at around 1515/1530 for an hour. Come on down and join us on the grass in front of the Club House - meet the driver Alan and navigator Ray before they head off to Geraldton on Monday via another special stage - this time at Barbagallo’s Racetrack early Monday morning. Hope you can make it.

10.01.2022 Winter Training @ SailabilityWA: Thanks to AUS Para Sailing Coach Grant Alderson, our new members and volunteers, support workers and family members for support...ing the Winter Training program at Royal Perth Yacht yesterday ... What a great day!! We are delighted to formally welcome: Natalie, Elliott and Tom to the squad. Congratulations to Tom and Grant, combining well to take the win over Natalie and Robert in the final of the Marina Cup Match Race ... well done guys!! Our featured boat for this week’s training activities is the Hansa 303 .. a super fun and highly responsive dinghy, ideally suited for training and development ... can be sailed solo or 2up! The Hansa 303 is incredibly popular worldwide for competitive sailing from club racing through to elite Para World Sailing Championships. Sailabilty WA @ RPYC are recruiting now! Winter training opportunities for new members are available in the Hansa 303, Liberty and SKUD 18. Email: [email protected] Web: https://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-10587-0-0-0# Please share and help spread the word about accessible and inclusive sailing opportunities for people of all abilities. There are no limits! #SheSails #RPYC #RFBYC #SailabilityWA #ReboundWA #WADSA #AustralianSailing #TheRonToughYachtingFoundation

10.01.2022 The 2020 RPYC Mini- Series started today with three 303’s and four Liberty’s competing in the Hansa Class. We are pleased to welcome three competitors and the co-ordinator from Albany’s PRSC and of course our own sailors who are regular sailors in the RPYC Dinghy Division. Thanks also to the Sailability Volunteers who are helping out in various roles.

09.01.2022 Winter Training @ SailabiltyWA: Passion & Art These wonderful images were captured with passion and a generous spirit by Lindsay Preece from Ironbark P...hotos. The West Australian sailing community is so fortunate that Lindsay is never far away .. in these moments when we are at one with our passion and the elements. Heartfelt thanks Lindsay! #IronbarkPhotos Sailabilty WA @ RPYC are recruiting now! Winter training opportunities for new members are available in the Hansa 303, Liberty and SKUD 18. Email: [email protected] Web: https://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-10587-0-0-0# Please share and help spread the word about accessible and inclusive sailing opportunities for people of all abilities. There are no limits! #ActBelongCommit #RPYC #RFBYC #SailabilityWA #ReboundWA #WADSA #AustralianSailing #TheRonToughYachtingFoundation

08.01.2022 Excellent preparation and some brilliant sailing at Sail Melbourne International by Rob Crofts (Sailability WA and Royal Perth Yacht Club Member) has been rewarded by Gold and Silver medals (Para and Open divisions) - Congratulations Rob !

07.01.2022 #SheSails: Genevieve Wickham (2018 Para World Silver Medalist) enjoyed morning tea and briefing with the crew down at SKUD 18 Corner on Wednesday before practic...e sail with AUS Para Sailing Coach Grant Alderson ... including a spectacular spinnaker run from the dock at RPYC, under the Narrows Bridge and some drills on the scenic waters near Elizabeth Key. The SKUD 18 is a super fast Paralympic Class Sports boat. Sailabilty WA @ RPYC are recruiting now! Winter training opportunities for new members are available in the Hansa 303, Liberty and SKUD 18. Email: [email protected] Web: https://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-10587-0-0-0# Please share and help spread the word about accessible and inclusive sailing opportunities for people of all abilities. There are no limits! #SheSails #RPYC #RFBYC #SailabilityWA #ReboundWA #WADSA #AustralianSailing #TheRonToughYachtingFoundation

07.01.2022 Thanks to Rob Crofts, Competitor and Sailabilty WA Committee Member for this informative post. He did OK in the races if you need the abridged version !! Hansa Class - WA Sailing Championships 2020 ... The WA Hansa Class juggernaut has just wrapped up at Princess Royal Sailing Club in Albany. Congratulations to Commodore Susette Evans for staging such a magnificent regatta and sincere thanks to Sailabilty Albany and all PRSC volunteers and members for the incredible suppor...t and warm welcome. Special acknowledgement and thanks to AUS Para Sailing Coach Grant Alderson for on-water support and high performance coaching to all competitors across the Hansa 303 (single), Hansa 303 (double) and Hansa Liberty fleets.. an absolutely massive task all undertaken with a friendly smile and a positive word of encouragement. On behalf of all competitors Grant!!.. massive appreciation and thanks for spending another precious weekend away from family, for the greater good of the Hansa Class and the development of Para Sailing in Western Australia. Thanks also to Sailabilty WA for sponsoring Grant’s regatta participation. Competitors were challenged at times by a diverse range of weather conditions, akin to Melbourne.. with four seasons in a day and at times quite fierce winds gusting 20 knots + combined with some dramatic wind shifts causing havoc across all fleets, in particular during the afternoon session on Saturday!! The racing was incredibly competitive over the weekend with multiple consecutive races determined by less than a boat length. The future certainly looks very bright for the Hansa Class and Para Sailing in WA.. well done everyone!! On a personal level, I’m very proud and somewhat relieved to have sailed well over the weekend to achieve wins in both the Hansa 303 (single) and Hansa Liberty categories. It has been a manic year of coaching and travel to regatta’s in Spain, QLD, Vic and back home in WA. Some really fabulous travel memories and road trips with Grant Alderson .. thanks for all your hard work Coach!! Finally, sincere thanks to local media and also Warren Erasmus and Seven West Media for the excellent regatta coverage in The West Australian. Final results : http://sailingresults.com.au//Public/Te/Default/index.php Presentation photo’s : https://www.facebook.com/1750693841852885/posts/2482319555356973/ Regatta photo’s : https://www.facebook.com/1750693841852885/posts/2481974735391455/ https://www.facebook.com/1750693841852885/posts/2482849148637347/ https://www.facebook.com/1750693841852885/posts/2482857911969804/ https://drive.google.com//17z2gzBTGrGXktrCBDsr7TU9jF9aO6jM Media links - The Great Southern Weekender : https://www.facebook.com/1750693841852885/posts/2479921822263413/ #healthway #actbelongcommit #RPYC #PRSC #SailabilityWA #SailabilityAlbany #AustralianSailing #RonToughYachtingFoundation #AustralianHansaClassAssociation #TheWestAustralian #SevenWestMedia

07.01.2022 For those interested in following #theorangevolvo that is championing Sailability WA in thé 2019 Repco Reliability Challenge hère are a few shots of the start in Melbourne this morning. They are in Perth next weekend.

03.01.2022 Seems like the 2019 Australian Para National Championships went really well - lighter winds today and here are the final places. Congratulations to both Rob and Genevieve from WA and of course Chris and Allison who give such good competition !! Safe travels home.

02.01.2022 For Sale - Kimberley - Hansa Liberty Sailabilty WA invite an Expression of Interest (EOI) from individuals or organisations interested in purchasing Kimberley - Hansa Liberty AUS 1004. Kimberley is pictured above in a separate post (super fast combination of blue on blue) leading the fleet in the recent WA Hansa Class Championships held on Princess Royal Harbour, Albany WA. ... Current replacement cost new from Hansa Sailing Systems Pty Ltd is $14,300. The Hansa Liberty is an accessible and inclusive class, suitable for beginners through to seasoned racers. Coaching and support is available if required. Regular racing opportunities are available at RPYC and WA, National and World Hansa Class Association Championships and also at Australian Para Sailing Championship regatta’s. Sailabilty WA are seeking to raise urgently needed funds to increase its capacity and range of accessible sailing programs and sale proceeds will be used for this most worthwhile cause. To enquire about Sailabilty WA programs, donating much needed funds or becoming a volunteer please email: Lou Chambers - Sailability WA Coordinator C/: [email protected] To formally lodge an EOI for Kimberley please email: Robert Crofts - Sailabilty WA Hansa Class Liaison C/: [email protected] More information: https://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-10587-0-0-0 #SailabilityWA

02.01.2022 Sunday had Volunteers down at the club again - this time to entertain a group from ‘Aim High’ which is a Social Club for folks with Down Syndrome. They all had a great morning in ideal sailing conditions - warm with a light breeze. Thanks as always to the Volunteers who gave up their Sunday morning to help out.

01.01.2022 Expressions of Interest being sought by Sailability WA for ‘Kimberley’ a Hansa Liberty. See main FB post below for details.