Sailability's Official Newsletter

Foghorn Autumn 2011


In this issue:

Multiclass Regatta 2011 - A great success
Sixty-five boats and 150 disabled and able-bodied sailors from as far afield as Holland, France and Canada as well as the UK battled it out in eight classes - 2.4mR, Challenger (Gold and Silver), Access (2.3, 203, 303 and Liberty), Artemis, Stratos, Kinsman, Neo 495 and Skud - at Rutland Water on 13 and 14 August 2011 in the annual RYA Sailability Multiclass Regatta. The racing began on Saturday with each class competing in four class races. While the wind decided in which direction it wanted to blow, the racing was held up. Once it made its mind up the clouds parted and the sun shone, creating perfect sailing conditions. Sunshine and wind continued throughout Sunday which was all about the prestigious Ken Ellis Trophy and saw 150 sailors competing in the two-race Trophy general handicap series, creating quite a spectacle out on the water.

New website for sailors with hearing loss
A new website has been launched to help those with hearing loss overcome the practical issues faced when taking to the water. www.seahear.co.uk

Active Nation’s Paralympic keelboat
HRH The Princess Royal visited Southampton Water Activities Centre (SWAC) on 20 June 2011 to officially name the new Active Nation vessel. The new keelboat is set to be used by dozens of disabled sailors in Southampton to boost their skills and discover the joy of sailing through the Centre‟s Sailability scheme.

Frensham Pond SC celebrates ten years
A celebration of ten years of Sailability at Frensham Pond Sailing Club took place at the club on the evening of Friday 29 July 2011.

Volunteer Bob joins Sailability’s SW team
Bob Scull, retired policeman and co-founder of Dart Sailability in Dartmouth, has joined RYA Sailability‟s south west team as its second Regional Organiser. In his work with groups in Devon and Cornwall, he will be applying his invaluable experience of developing a highly successful sailing group for people with disabilities.

New boat boosts disability sailing in Shropshire
Telford Sailability is celebrating after being awarded a Big Lottery Grant of £10,000 to give disabled people in Shropshire the chance to get involved in sailing.

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