Para Sailing

What does sailing have to offer?

The diverse nature of sailing as a sport and recreation offers a unique opportunity for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to enjoy getting on the water:

• using a wide range of equipment types
• as an individual or sailing with others as part of a team
• in competition across a variety of disciplines at a local to international level
• enjoying the social atmosphere of a community club
• learning new skills
• appreciating the physical and mental health benefits that sailing provides

Who can sail?

Anyone!

People with a broad range of physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities can enjoy sailing:

• as recreation and therapy through Sailability
• learning the basic skills to be able to sail for recreation or competition through a Discover Sailing Learn to Sail Program
• learning the skills informally and participate in friendly club competitions through Clubs with SailPass
• developing the racing skills to compete in open, inclusive events at a State, National or International level through a Discover Sailing Learn to Race Program

To view the Para Sailing Pathway – click here

Where do I start?

There are a number of ways you can get started on your sailing pathway:

• Sailability
• Discover Sailing
• Informal sailing at clubs using SailPass
   

 FIND A CLUB
 

To find out more about SailPass – click here