15/08/2025
At Bolton Sailing Club, we've seen firsthand how Sailability changes lives. It's a vital part of our club that allows people with health conditions or limited mobility to get out on the water.
Sailing is one of the very few sports where able-bodied and disabled sailors can participate on equal terms. Imagine the thrill of sailing a boat at speed even though you can't walk, or of joining a sport where deafness doesn't matter.
Our member, Joanne Quinnell, is a perfect example of this. She lives with a neurological condition that limits her mobility and once thought she'd only be a spectator. Now, thanks to our dedicated volunteers and the support of the club, she's out on the water and sailing! ⛵️👏
To keep this a reality for Joanne and others, we need your help. Our volunteers, many of whom are retired, are struggling to pull boats up the slipway because of low water levels. We need to raise £1,000 for a golf buggy to help them. This will ensure we can continue to provide this vital service to our Sailability members. 🙏
This isn't just about a vehicle; it's about supporting our amazing volunteers and ensuring our club can keep providing life changing opportunities for people like Joanne.
Please donate if you can. Every donation makes a difference. If you can’t donate, please consider sharing this post to help us reach our goal! 💖
You can help here:
Iʼm raising money to buy equipment needed in the running of a sailability (disabled sailing group) part of Bolton sailing club based at Belmont reservoir.. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
