Where the money goes

The Trustees raise funds to support these groups all around the UK, develop facilities, train volunteers and encourage more clubs to become recognised RYA Sailability centres. Below are some examples of where the money goes…

David Morse Sailing Campaign for the London Paralympics 2012
15 year old David Morse suffers from the rare condition Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, limiting the use of his lower limbs. In spite of this, David has already had a successful sailing career starting at Barnet Youth Base in North West London when he was 9. He started with Challengers quickly progressing from Bronze to Silver Class. Last year he competed in the first London Regatta in the an Artemis 20 and came 2nd.

He has recently been selected for the Challenger Transition Squad - a pre Paralympic training squad. RYA Sailability are delighted to provide ongoing support for David with his training and funding for some essential equipment.

Westbere
Westbere Sailability, operates primarily for people with learning disabilities.  RYA Sailability gave a grant to provide a pontoon extension which has greatly increased the capacity of the jetty.

Craigavon Watersports Centre
Disability sailing in Northern Ireland has developed significantly over recent years but there is still a shortage of beginner boats. Craigavon, a watersports centre for the local community, bought several Access dinghies with cockpit controls making sailing easier for people with limited mobility which RYA Sailability helped fund.

Queen Mary Sailability
Queen Mary Sailability is closely integrated with the mainstream sailing club at the reservoir helping groups with learning disabilities to get out on the water. Drascombe Lugger’s are the ideal boat as they are large and stable. RYA Sailability gave a grant to Queen Mary Sailability Group to convert a standard Drascombe from tiller to wheel steering which helped make helming easier.

Blind Sailing
The World Blind Sailing Championships are the ultimate level of competition for sailors with visual impairments. Preparation for such a high-ranking event takes a great deal of hard work and commitment. RYA Sailability was able to offer grant aid to the developing team for the Championships to ensure specific performance development events could be held in Britain and an integrated team formed to take on the global challenge.

The Annual Review 06/07 highlights much of the work carried out last year along with a detailed summary of financial activities shows incoming resources and how the money raised is spent.