About us

Come along and try Sailing. It's a great sport or recreation for any person with a disability or not! A group of passionate people have set up the Sailability Waikato Trust to offer Sailing as a Sport & for recreation, to people of the disabiled community. A hoist is available for wheelchair users to aid getting in and out of yachts (if required). Sessions will be held leaving from the jetty near the Ngaroto Sailing Club, Lake Ngaroto, Te Awamutu.

Our programme

What We Offer:

• Accessible Sailing: Our program provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to experience sailing, with the potential to sail solo. ​

• Supportive Equipment: We have a wheelchair-accessible hoist to assist with boarding and disembarking from our yachts. ​

• Community Engagement: Our sessions are held near the jetty by the Ngaroto Sailing Club, fostering a welcoming community atmosphere. ​

• Volunteer Opportunities: We welcome volunteers to assist during our sailing days.

What you need to know

What to Bring:

• Comfortable clothing suited to the weather.

• A sense of adventure! Sailability Waikato provides all the necessary equipment, so just bring yourself and a willingness to try something new.

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