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Access Dinghy Foundation

PATRON

Her Excellency Quentin Bryce
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia

SPONSOR

maersk liberty image Since 1998, Maersk Australia (originally PONL) has sponsored the Access Dinghy Foundation (ADF). Maersk have transported containers of Access Dinghies and equipment throughout the world. This enabled sailing programmes for disabled and disadvantaged communities to be established in eighteen countries, benefiting hundreds of thousands of people per annum.

Recently Maersk Australia and ADF have expanded their association. ADF invited Maersk personnel to volunteer with Sailability in Australia so that they may experience the joys that sailing can provide to disadvantaged communities and sailors with disabilities.

….Amanda, Sailability's first volunteer from Maersk

On Sunday the 19th of November I volunteered for the Sailability program at Dobroyd, Five Dock for the first time. Having no clue about sailing and a touch of nervousness about interacting with underprivileged people, I was a little apprehensive about volunteering for such a program. I can honestly say that from the outset all my fears were put to rest by the huge welcome we received from the other volunteers. They showed us the ropes (literally) and put us to work rigging up boats, launching them and getting sailors into them.

By volunteering, I was witness to a number of inspiring people and also humbled by the tenacity of the volunteers who strive to make Sailability a success. I took my family down and I encourage you to do the same - there is something for everyone to do even if you don't want to go near the water.

The huge grins on these sailor's faces and the independence they gain from being in a sail boat is possibly the highlight of their week. I encourage you to be a part of this worthwhile program and give something back to our community.

MEMBER

The Foundation is proud to be a member of the NSW Association of Disability Sport, a committee of the NSW Sports Federation.

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The Mission Statement of Access Dinghy Foundation is to promote sailing for everyone regardless of disability, age and financial status.

The Access Dinghy Foundation will promote accessible sailing throughout the world,

- by assisting groups and organisations wishing to form a community based club to benefit their local community,

- support clubs and organisations following the sailing for everyone philosophy, and

- provide financial assistance to disabled sailors wishing to attend authorised Access Dinghy regattas.