Welcome to Sailabilty Cairns

The objectives of Sailability Cairns are directed toward creating development opportunities and improving the quality of life for people with disability through the sport of sailing.

1.1. Provide sailing, sailboat training programs and other on-water activities in a safe and supportive environment (from fun and social activity to elite level competition) for people with disability for the purpose of delivering:

a) Improved rehabilitation outcomes

b) Regular access to therapeutic experiences

c) Self-improvement and new skills development

d) Increased recreational activity time

e) Opportunity for increased social activity time

f) Improved sense of self worth

1.2. To create and develop a dynamic organisation promoting the world of sailing for people with disability.

1.3. To encourage the involvement of experienced sailors who can share skills and knowledge for the benefit of participants with disability.

1.4. To encourage sailing participants with disability to take up leadership and administrative roles to assist with their personal development and create a true sense of empowerment and ownership of the program.

1.5. To liaise with Australian Sailing, Sailability Queensland and other Sailability groups, Yacht Clubs and other sporting bodies, charitable institutions and government agencies to represent the interests of the association.

1.6. To implement fundraising and sponsorship activities to maintain the viability of the association.