The History of Waveney Sailability
Early in 2004 five Rotary Clubs on the Norfolk/Suffolk border started working together to set up Waveney Sailability at Oulton Broad, Suffolk.
A new charity, Waveney Sailability Limited, was formed in February 2005 and an Open Day was held on the 23rd August, 2005, when the first three specially adapted boats were handed over to Waveney Sailability. There are now nine Access dinghies available.
Following the Open Day a number of sailing days were arranged and by the end of the 2005 sailing season up to thirty disabled people were regularly attending using the facilities of the Waveney and Oulton Broad Yacht Club and the Sailing Instructors from the Oulton Broad Water Sports Centre.
In March 2006 a meeting was arranged and attended by over sixty people to set up the Members' Club to help run Waveney Sailability in the future.
The sailing season gets under way on Tuesday afternoons from the beginning of May.
Testimonials
"I have been disabled ever since my son was born and I have never been able to be a father to him until today when he came sailing with me."
John Nicolson at the Waveney Sailability Open Day
Waveney Sailability Gallery - Click images to enlarge
Waveney Sailability News and Events
Stop Press
We are pleased to report the appointment of Sally Green as a Director/Trustee.
Sally has made a major contribution to the work of the Charity particularly as booking secretary and as we change our systems her role will become even more important.
Congratulations Sally.
Geoff Holt crosses the Atlantic
CONGTRATULATIONS to Geoff Holt who completed his epic Atlantic crossing just before we went to press.
If you want to read all about the journey of this courageous sailor who opened our new Rotary Boathouse last May try www.geoffholt.com<... READ FULL STORY >>
Kevin Retires.
AFTER 5 busy years our company secretary Kevin Taylor has decided its time to retire although he will continue to help on technical issues and at some sailing sessions.
visit Kevin joined the steering group that took the project forward and when the company was formed he joined the boardK... READ FULL STORY >>
New committee
THE TRUSTEES have agreed to introduce a new committee structure that will, over time, see more members involved in the day to day running of the Charity.
The new structure will be three committees working under the board of Trustees. The committees will be; Social -Boats Maintenance &... READ FULL STORY >>
Important Date
The Annual General Meeting of Waveney Sailability will be held at St Marks Church Hall, Bridge Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft on Monday 22nd March 2010 commencing at 7.00 pm.
Please put the date in your diary and we look forward to seeing you. Details of the new membership application form... READ FULL STORY >>
We are currently looking for...
- More people with disabilities to come sailing
- More helpers to assist members put on life jackets, serve refreshments, assist with hoists deal with bookings and sailing schedules
- More experienced sailors to share their skills
- More sponsors and donations to ensure Waveney Sailability’s continued success
