Volunteers - sailability
On the water
You might be a sailor who wants to give something back, or a sailing club member who wants to do something with the skills you have. Whatever your motivation there is a role on the water for you.
Instructing and coaching
Teaching people to develop skills in different boats, or guiding sailors to become successful competitors.
Helming and crewing
Some people always need someone in the boat with them - either as helm or crew. Get to know people, enjoy sailing with them and develop your own skills at the same time.
Race management
There are some keen competitors across the Sailability network so there is often a role for race officers, mark layers, judges and umpires.
Safety boat crew
Use your RYA Powerboat qualifications and be part of the safety fleet.
Off the water
It doesn't matter if you can't sail (yet). There are so many ways you can make a difference on dry land, so sailors have a safe, fun and welcoming experience. Where ever your talents lay, you can put them to good use.
Point of contact
Provide a warm welcome and contact point for enquiries, develop partnerships with local community organisations that can reach disabled people who may want to come sailing.
Preparing boats and sailors
There is kit to be handed out, boats to be rigged and launched (its quick and easy to learn how) and sailors who need support to get in and out of boats.
Maintenance
Boats need maintaining so they are safe and ready to use, buildings and grounds need looking after.
Running a small organisation
Membership schemes need to be run, monies fundraised and accounted for, legislation and regulations complied with, and other volunteers supported and developed.
Digital, communications and marketing
Develop a club or centres website as a great shop window so disabled people are inspired to get active on the water, run social media accounts and promote what the club or centre does locally.
Reflect on what you want to get out of volunteering, consider how much time you have to give, and use our search tool to find a club or centre near you. You won't regret it, and it might be one of the best things you do
With over 200 Sailability venues, there is somewhere on the water near you. Finding the best fit for your values, needs and budget is key to your enjoymebnt.
Before your first visit, find out what support you can expect, plan what you need to bring and think about the support you will need
Everyone's different, so contact us if you have questions or want to find out more about how boating can be made to work for you
Looking for the next challenge - the only limit is your imagination. There is a world of opportunity to develop your skills, build confidence and nurture your passion.
A level playing field. Everyone can go sailing. Rule the waves with activities for young people, adults and groups at your pace, adapted to your abilities
Sailing is open to everyone. Regardless of age or ability, it’s a level playing field out on the water and the opportunities to get involved are ever evolving. Find out about some of the boats involved
