By Aaron Cordy
SKIM the waves of the beautiful Victoria Park Lake with some fantastic company and share the experience of sailing with people of all abilities with Shepparton Sailability. The wonderful not-for-profit is desperately seeking volunteers before they hit the water in February.
Sailing experience is an advantage but not required. They are happy to train volunteers, and there is work to be done on the shore as well and they have the equipment to make it as easy as possible for both participants and volunteers. Sessions run Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8.30am to 3pm during terms one and four of the school year.
Shepparton Sailability was established in 2012 and is aimed at providing people of all abilities the opportunity to learn to sail in an inexpensive, fun, and safe manner in the revolutionary Access yachts.
Retired Wanganui Park teacher Adrian Sumner has been sailing since his teenage years and decided make use of his skills and give back to the community with this brilliant program.
“It’s all about giving members of the community a positive experience on the water, sailing, something many would never have done, or never had the opportunity to do. That’s what it’s all about,” said Adrian.
To get involved call Roy Hill on 0438 570 549, or email shepsailing@gmail.com or sailabilitybookings@gmail.com.
