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LuneNburg Yacht Club 2021 Sail Able Program
BACKGROUND: Since 2015, the Lunenburg Yacht Club has offered a Sail Able sailing program for persons with disabilities. The program, governed by Sail Able Nova Scotia, is designed to be fully inclusive, and offers a range of sailing experiences – for those who just want to experience the pleasure of being out on the water, to those sailors who would like to participate and compete on an equal level with able-bodied sailors. Thanks to safe and adaptive sailing technology, even those with significant physical and/or intellectual disabilities can join the program. The LYC offers a fun, secure and supportive environment for sailors of all ages and abilities.
Our yacht club is fully accessible, providing a warm place to enjoy a meal or just watch all the activity from the shore of the beautiful waters of Princes’ Inlet. We are located approximately 5 km from both Mahone Bay and Lunenburg (exit 10, or 11 from the 103).
Our yacht club is fully accessible, providing a warm place to enjoy a meal or just watch all the activity from the shore of the beautiful waters of Princes’ Inlet. We are located approximately 5 km from both Mahone Bay and Lunenburg (exit 10, or 11 from the 103).
WHEN: The program runs from the beginning of July to the third week in August. Some participants would like to sail daily, and others, a few days a week here and there or even just once a week. The days, times and length of sailing sessions are scheduled according to participant, coach and volunteer availability. Each session is typically two hours to allow time to prepare the boat and participant, with at least one hour on the water. On-land instruction can also be provided. Registration must be done in advance, and although space is limited, we do our best to create a schedule that suits the needs of all participants.
LEVEL OF REQUIRED SAILING ABILITY: The program welcomes sailors of all skill levels. Training is tailored to each individual’s needs and abilities, from beginner to advanced. No prior sailing experience is required.
WITH TRAINED INSTRUCTORS: The program runs under the direct supervision of specially trained “learn to sail” coaches as well as a group of trained and experienced volunteers who donate their time to help with coaching, getting sailors safely in and out of their boats, safety boat operation, and program coordination to assist our participants to learn and enhance their sailing skills.
REGISTRATION FEES: The cost is $20 per session, along with a special LYC Sail Able annual membership fee of $50, which gives the sailor and their principal caregiver full use of the club while on site for their sailing sessions. This includes ordering snacks or meals from our fully serviced restaurant or sitting on the deck enjoying a beverage. Registration and risk forms are available through the following contacts or the links below.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Are you interested in volunteering with the Sail Able Program at Lunenburg Yacht Club? Volunteers are required in the following areas:
- Fundraising
- Program Administration/Scheduling
- Boat maintenance and launch
- Assisting participants into and out of boats
- Safety boat operation
- Able bodied sailors to accompany participants in the boats as volunteer coaches
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS AND DONORS
This program could not have been made possible without the support of members of the community, Canadian Paralympic Committee, National Sport Fund and Sail NS. We would especially like to recognize Elizabeth Precious, and her husband, the late Dr. David Precious, whose generous support in the early stages helped get the program started. To all the donors, professional health, wellness and recreation directors and volunteers who have been and continue to be involved with the program, we thank you.
This program could not have been made possible without the support of members of the community, Canadian Paralympic Committee, National Sport Fund and Sail NS. We would especially like to recognize Elizabeth Precious, and her husband, the late Dr. David Precious, whose generous support in the early stages helped get the program started. To all the donors, professional health, wellness and recreation directors and volunteers who have been and continue to be involved with the program, we thank you.
