Sailability WA at RPYC

Sailability WA is a registered charity providing sailing experiences for people with disabilities We also run events for groups or camps.

Sailability WA is hosted by Royal Perth Yacht Club and runs a variety of sailing programs and activities for youth and adults with any form of disability. Participants can be new to sailing and have a desire to try it out or learn to sail or they could be sailors returning to the sport after injury. It can lead to exhilarating competition sailing - locally, interstate or internationally - or just

a relaxing sail on the river with family, a friend or a Sailability volunteer. Our regular sailing programs run on Wednesday’s and Thursday’s from October to April each year. The programs run on these two days, to cater the support needs of participants. Sailability WA have a fleet of three large keel boats, and ten dinghys available to Members. Fishability loan us a motorised pontoon and we have a support RIB. We have a part-time coordinator and a group of dedicated Volunteers from all walks of life some of whom are experienced sailors and some with no sailing experience at all but a desire to help. Wednesdays are more active as we have the dinghy’s out as well as the larger keel boats. The dinghy’s are able to be sailed single handed for those with experience; or with a volunteer skipper for people new to the sport or interested in learning. Other participants step aboard the keel boats and enjoy a cruise with a volunteer crew around the bay or further up river depending on the wind speed and direction. On Thursday's sailing activities people can transfer into a boat using a hoist, with beanbags and cushions provided for comfort and support. We also work with Fishabilty and borrow one of their motorised pontoons for people with motorised wheelchairs to get out on the water. The motorised pontoon is roll on roll off, no transfers required! We are run by a group of volunteers who range in age from early 20’s to post retirement and all enjoy giving back and watching the participants enjoy their time on the water. For those keen to progress to racing at club level there are different pathways available to pursue their interest in the sport of sailing.

21/05/2026

Photos from Sailability WA at RPYC's post

21/05/2026

Our Wednesday and Thursday mid- week supported sailing programs for the Summer Season of 2025/2026 finished up on the 6th and 7th May.

This week we hosted an end of season vollies morning tea for our volunteers who offered their time and experience to make all our activities happen with tea/ coffee/ fruit and of course healthy cake! 🫖🤩

Congratulations to Jonathan Sell as the recipient of our Volunteer of the Year award 2026, for his assistance to repair and troubleshoot electrical servo's on our Hansa Liberties, helping the following participants with higher support needs to sail independently all season long: Lorelle, Dean and Alan.
A massive thanks to all our volunteers who helped out, lent a hand, passed on some of their sailing knowledge, and encouraged participants to get out on the water with us in the Summer of 2025/2026. ♿⛵👩‍🦼🧑‍🦯‍➡️

15/05/2026

Sailability WA is proud to have been able to offer a suite of inclusive training and development programs throughout the 2025/2026 Summer Sailing Season to build skills, confidence and independence for people of all abilities, while also strengthening our volunteer taskforce.

The WA Government through the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, is a supporter of Sailability WA providing us with an Outdoor Active Recreation grant to deliver our Learn to Sail and Volunteer Training Programs. Sport and recreation creates vibrant, inclusive and connected WA communities.

Through programs such as the Learn to Sail Course for adults and people with disabilities (supported by a volunteer or support person), First Aid Training including CPR and Mental Health, Recreational Skipper’s Ticket, Safety Boat Operator Skills including powerboat handling, Dinghy Instructor’s Course, and Radio Operator’s Etiquette, our Members and Volunteers are empowered with practical, life-enhancing skills both on and off the water.

These opportunities not only support personal growth and pathways into volunteering, instructing and leadership roles, but also help create a more inclusive and capable sailing community across Western Australia. The programs have enhanced the mental health and general wellbeing of our participants and volunteers who support the program.

If you're interested in volunteering for our 2026/2027 Summer Sailing season register your interest today via our webpage: https://www.sailabilitywa.org.au/become-a-volunteer/.
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Crawley Weather Forecast, WA 6009 - WillyWeather

22/04/2026

With another front coming in from the NW overnight, and 90% chance of rain tomorrow AM, sailing for 23/04/2026 is officially cancelled.
https://www.willyweather.com.au/wa/perth/crawley.html
Our next supported sailing day is Wednesday 29/04/26

Crawley Weather Forecast, WA 6009 - WillyWeather Crawley weather forecast updated daily. BoM weather radar, satellite and synoptic charts. Current conditions, warnings and historical records

14/04/2026

With some thunderstorms hanging around this AM⛈️, Wednesday 15th April, Supported Sailing for today is cancelled. Our next Supported sailing day is Thursday 16/04.

Melville Waters Forecast Marine forecast for Melville Waters, Swan River providing winds, waves, tides and swell suitable for boating, surfing, fishing, sailing and windsurfing.

01/04/2026

A few action photos from Wednesday Supported Sailing ⛵️ a light SEly breeze this AM however still a great day for getting on the water in keelboats and Hansa dinghies 😀

01/04/2026

We are very pleased to welcome an RS Venture Connect 2 person para class boat to Sailability WA. A massive thank you to and sponsors for contributing to para sailing, inclusive sailing, and sailing for people with disabilities, in WA. ‘Finding Freedom’ was officially named on the 18th March and sailed by Genevieve Wickham and Grant Alderson during Wednesday racing. ⛵️

Also a big thanks to the volunteers and committee for the background work in grant processes, and hours of assistance putting the boat together when it arrived in WA.
Whoop 🙌🏻 we are looking forward to ‘Finding Freedom’ when training and racing on the Swan River/ Derbal Yerrigan in the lead up to the Brisbane Paralympic Games 2032 ⛵️😀

Melville Water WA Weather Forecast & Live Wind - Seabreeze

25/03/2026

Due to strong winds (17-23 knts) from the S/E, stronger than predicted, today's High Support sailing activity is cancelled.🥹
https://www.seabreeze.com.au/weather/wind-forecast/melville-water-wa

Our next supported sailing activity is on Wednesday 1st April.

Melville Water WA Weather Forecast & Live Wind - Seabreeze Australia's most popular watersports website - 7 Day Wind, Wave & Tide Forecasts, Live Weather Reports, Forums, Classifieds, Events, News & How To's

18/03/2026

Congratulations to our ‘Hansa Heroes’ Liberty team on winning first place in Division B at the Three of a Kind Regatta run by Mounts Bay Sailing Club on Sunday 15th March.
Fabulous to be part of the action and on the start line with a number of dinghy classes for this event. Inclusive sailing at its best ⛵️🤩

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Location

Crawley

Telephone

+61404145499

Website

https://www.sailabilitywa.org.au/

Address

Australia II Drive
Crawley, WA

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm