Sailability WA at RPYC

Sailability WA at RPYC Sailability WA is a registered charity providing sailing experiences for people with disabilities We also run events for groups or camps.

Sailability WA is hosted by Royal Perth Yacht Club and runs a variety of sailing programs and activities for youth and adults with any form of disability. Participants can be new to sailing and have a desire to try it out or learn to sail or they could be sailors returning to the sport after injury. It can lead to exhilarating competition sailing - locally, interstate or internationally - or just

a relaxing sail on the river with family, a friend or a Sailability volunteer. Our regular sailing programs run on Wednesday’s and Thursday’s from October to April each year. The programs run on these two days, to cater the support needs of participants. Sailability WA have a fleet of three large keel boats, and ten dinghys available to Members. Fishability loan us a motorised pontoon and we have a support RIB. We have a part-time coordinator and a group of dedicated Volunteers from all walks of life some of whom are experienced sailors and some with no sailing experience at all but a desire to help. Wednesdays are more active as we have the dinghy’s out as well as the larger keel boats. The dinghy’s are able to be sailed single handed for those with experience; or with a volunteer skipper for people new to the sport or interested in learning. Other participants step aboard the keel boats and enjoy a cruise with a volunteer crew around the bay or further up river depending on the wind speed and direction. On Thursday's sailing activities people can transfer into a boat using a hoist, with beanbags and cushions provided for comfort and support. We also work with Fishabilty and borrow one of their motorised pontoons for people with motorised wheelchairs to get out on the water. The motorised pontoon is roll on roll off, no transfers required! We are run by a group of volunteers who range in age from early 20’s to post retirement and all enjoy giving back and watching the participants enjoy their time on the water. For those keen to progress to racing at club level there are different pathways available to pursue their interest in the sport of sailing.

Congratulations to member Genevieve and Grant on winning the RS Venture European Championships🤩⛵👏We are very proud to ha...
22/07/2026

Congratulations to member Genevieve and Grant on winning the RS Venture European Championships🤩⛵👏
We are very proud to have supported Genevieve in the lead up to this event, and to make it to Germany to be on the start line with the other teams!

We are very proud to support this event in 2027 🤩
26/06/2026

We are very proud to support this event in 2027 🤩

We are pleased to announce details of our 2027 Hansa Class National Championships, to be held at Royal Perth Yacht Club from March 24th to 29th. Invited classes are the 2.3, 303 singles & doubles, Liberty and SKUD 18. More information to follow https://www.aushansaclass.org.au/news/2027-ahca-nationals-announced

Great day on the water last Sunday 14.06.26 as part of our Australian Hansa Class Association Hansa Winter Training prog...
17/06/2026

Great day on the water last Sunday 14.06.26 as part of our Australian Hansa Class Association Hansa Winter Training program. 8- 10 knts of breeze, sunny, and a magic day for sailing ⛵. We're proud to see our fleet of Hansa sailors growing in size, and it's great to have racing sailors join in on our winter training program to help out/ and build the sailing skills and on water confidence of newer members to the fleet. 😍

Thanks to a grant from CITS (Creative Industries Tourism and Sport) in May we completed an AUS sailing Learn to Sail cou...
04/06/2026

Thanks to a grant from CITS (Creative Industries Tourism and Sport) in May we completed an AUS sailing Learn to Sail course in Hansa dinghies at RPYC.
It was fantastic for newer Hansa sailors to the fleet to upskill and try out sailing a 303 or a Liberty solo ⛵️. Most improved over the last month goes to Rikki in ‘Rob Carter’ Liberty sailing assisted by servos on main/ jib and steering, going from not sailing a boat solo before the start of the course to sailing independently at the end 🙌🏻
Thx also to member and Australian Hansa Class Association sailor Rod Angwin for his time to help with the course, and RPYC coaches. ⛵️😀⛵️


21/05/2026
Our Wednesday and Thursday mid- week supported sailing programs for the Summer Season of 2025/2026 finished up on the 6t...
21/05/2026

Our Wednesday and Thursday mid- week supported sailing programs for the Summer Season of 2025/2026 finished up on the 6th and 7th May.

This week we hosted an end of season vollies morning tea for our volunteers who offered their time and experience to make all our activities happen with tea/ coffee/ fruit and of course healthy cake! 🫖🤩

Congratulations to Jonathan Sell as the recipient of our Volunteer of the Year award 2026, for his assistance to repair and troubleshoot electrical servo's on our Hansa Liberties, helping the following participants with higher support needs to sail independently all season long: Lorelle, Dean and Alan.
A massive thanks to all our volunteers who helped out, lent a hand, passed on some of their sailing knowledge, and encouraged participants to get out on the water with us in the Summer of 2025/2026. ♿⛵👩‍🦼🧑‍🦯‍➡️



Sailability WA is proud to have been able to offer a suite of inclusive training and development programs throughout the...
15/05/2026

Sailability WA is proud to have been able to offer a suite of inclusive training and development programs throughout the 2025/2026 Summer Sailing Season to build skills, confidence and independence for people of all abilities, while also strengthening our volunteer taskforce.

The WA Government through the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport, is a supporter of Sailability WA providing us with an Outdoor Active Recreation grant to deliver our Learn to Sail and Volunteer Training Programs. Sport and recreation creates vibrant, inclusive and connected WA communities.

Through programs such as the Learn to Sail Course for adults and people with disabilities (supported by a volunteer or support person), First Aid Training including CPR and Mental Health, Recreational Skipper’s Ticket, Safety Boat Operator Skills including powerboat handling, Dinghy Instructor’s Course, and Radio Operator’s Etiquette, our Members and Volunteers are empowered with practical, life-enhancing skills both on and off the water.

These opportunities not only support personal growth and pathways into volunteering, instructing and leadership roles, but also help create a more inclusive and capable sailing community across Western Australia. The programs have enhanced the mental health and general wellbeing of our participants and volunteers who support the program.

If you're interested in volunteering for our 2026/2027 Summer Sailing season register your interest today via our webpage: https://www.sailabilitywa.org.au/become-a-volunteer/.
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With another front coming in from the NW overnight, and 90% chance of rain tomorrow AM, sailing for 23/04/2026 is offic...
22/04/2026

With another front coming in from the NW overnight, and 90% chance of rain tomorrow AM, sailing for 23/04/2026 is officially cancelled.
https://www.willyweather.com.au/wa/perth/crawley.html
Our next supported sailing day is Wednesday 29/04/26

Crawley weather forecast updated daily. BoM weather radar, satellite and synoptic charts. Current conditions, warnings and historical records

With some thunderstorms hanging around this AM⛈️, Wednesday 15th April, Supported Sailing for today is cancelled. Our ne...
14/04/2026

With some thunderstorms hanging around this AM⛈️, Wednesday 15th April, Supported Sailing for today is cancelled. Our next Supported sailing day is Thursday 16/04.

Marine forecast for Melville Waters, Swan River providing winds, waves, tides and swell suitable for boating, surfing, fishing, sailing and windsurfing.

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Australia II Drive
Crawley, WA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm

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+61404145499

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