| Did you know that the
Sail Able Association of Nova Scotia is a registered, non-profit,
organization located right here in the Halifax area? Our
aim is to promote the integration of persons with disabilities
into the recreation of sailing for pleasure and/or competitive
sailing.
 Sail
Able has no paid employees and is operated entirely by its
members and volunteers who help raise the funds necessary
to keep the program afloat. The annual membership fee of
only $25.00 per year allows each member to sail on our sailboat
often from the beginning of July until the end of September
each summer.
Our accessible 20.6 foot sailboat, appropriately
named Free Spirit, is kept at an accessible dock on an accessible
marina at the Dartmouth Yacht Club on Windmill Road, Dartmouth.
We are always happy to discuss our program, and we would
be proud to give you a tour of, or a sail on, our accessible
sailboat.
This year, Sail Able will be able to offer
sailing in our recent acquisition. A Martin16 accessible
sailboat will be available for use this summer, just in
time for participation in the Mobility Cup 2007. We hope
to be able to provide sail training for all members as well
as outfitting the Martin16 with “sip and puff”
technology so that anyone can learn to sail on their own
including high quads and others that have difficulty grasping
objects with their hands.
Volunteers are essential for Sail Able
and are needed to assist in many capacities. If you have
time to spend with us, even if it is an hour here or a morning
or afternoon there, please let us know. Also, any donations
of funds, or items that can be used on our boat, are always
welcome and are acknowledged by official receipts for tax
purposes. This program has improved the quality of life
for many since 1990. With the support of more members and
volunteers, we will continue to do so for many years to
come. So come out and enjoy some fun in the sun with us!
For more information on the Sail
Able Association of Nova Scotia, becoming a member
or you wish to volunteer as a:
- Skipper
- Land Volunteer
- Sailing Companion
- Maintenance Crew
- Special Events
- Administration
we want to talk to you! Please visit our contact
page. |
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