Foyle Sailability is a cross border project and is based on a very successful sailing venture in Belfast Lough (http://www.belfastloughsailability.com) for people with disabilities.
The aim is to establish a disabled sailing initiative for people with disabilities from across the North West.
In order to launch and create awareness, a ‘Regatta’ is being organised for 16 and 17 May in Derry City Centre.
Foyle Sailability is seeking support from Foyle Yacht Club, Moville Boat Club and Lough Swilly Yacht Club, particularly in terms of volunteering.
Kieran McAllister has kindly agreed to organise transportation for 4 adapted dinghies plus a Searover.
They need assistance with offloading the dinghies, launching, volunteering onshore and sailing on the day as well as reloading for going back to Carrickfergus.
It is also hoped that a number of boats from local clubs will be able to attend to give disabled people a run out and also to help in creating a spectacle to generate interest.
This is a very exciting and worthwhile initiative which can only be delivered and get off the ground with the goodwill of a pool of volunteers from local boat clubs.
So, please consider giving some time to this one-off event, which hopefully will lead to regular sailing activity for people with disabilities.
You do not need to commit to the two full days of the event.
Contact:
Karen McCormick (Secretary, Foyle Sailability)
00353 86 387 1880