Introduction to BLS
RYA Sailability was set up by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) to give adults and children with any form of disability the opportunity to take up the sport and learn the skill of sailing.
Belfast Lough Sailability is a non-profit organisation run entirely by a team of dedicated volunteers who assist in the co-ordination of activities as well as enabling prospective disabled sailors to get afloat. It was established in September 2001 and received charitable status in May 2002 and continues to provide inclusive recreational opportunities for families and individuals. We rely on the support of the community and contributions from organisations to raise the necessary funds to purchase essential equipment and boats along with day to day running costs.
Since Belfast Lough Sailability was established in 2001, its fleet has grown and currently includes 6 Hansa Access 303 wide dinghies, a displacement boat "Rosy", Sea Rover, a wheelchair accessible motor boat, 3 Hawk 20 sailing boats and 2XS RIB safety boats, - see our boats page for more details .
Our aim is to train, educate and encourage more people with disabilities on to the water. We are an RTC Recognised Training Centre and have our own RYA qualified instructors as well as a team of RYA qualified disability awareness trainers who regularly host awareness events to educate those helping or working with disabled persons.
Belfast Lough Sailability has grown rapidly over the last couple of years and is exceptional in that it provides an activity not only for the disabled individual but for the whole family unit. We offer people who think they can't even get on a boat, let alone sail it, the chance to have a go.
Click on the link to see us in action Belfast Lough Sailability
Donate
Click on the link below to donate via JustGiving
Downloads
