The Lowry Bay Yacht Club has purchased new Access 303 dinghies for their Sailability programme which introduces people with disabilities to yachting. I was there to launch the yachts and was very impressed with the programme which is supported by volunteers who assist in coaching and sailing.The club ran a trial over 12 months with 40 sailors once a week and built up a waiting list that will see another night added if they can get sufficient volunteers.This is a very good programme and has been run over 10 years by the Evans Bay club.During the trial yachts from Evans Bay were ferried between the two clubs each week to enable the trial to be undertaken at Lowry Bay.Now they have their own yachts and are looking for additional funding for another two.My congratulations go to the club for their endeavour in providing a valuable community service to Lower Hutt.I would also acknowledge the wonderful support for Sailability by the Pelorus Trust and Fujitsu Heat Pumps.
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