Registered charity number: 1155753
Dart Sailability enables anybody with any mental or physical disability to enjoy sailing, boating and social activities on the River Dart in Devon. The charity is entirely run and managed by volunteers. It owns a wide range of boats enabling people with any disability to take to the water, whether in a dinghy, a yacht or on the ARK - our bespoke aluminium recreational craft which accommodates several wheelchairs. Sailing and water based activities run from May until September and then a programme of maintenance and training takes place during the winter months. The charity is independent but is part of the Royal Yachting Association and all members, whether volunteers or sailors with disabilities, have the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications. Sailing usually takes place twice per week during summer and the our sailors also compete in regattas and races. Social activities include barbecues on the beach, fish and chips at our favourite pub on the River Dart, illustrated talks, workshops and wildlife cruises. No experience is necessary and we welcome people with lots of skills or no skills. Our youngest member joined when she was just eight and our oldest member is now 90. It costs about £30,000 per year to keep the charity going which comes from grants, donations, legacies, merchandise, events and sponsorship. The charity is based in Dartmouth, Devon and our sailing base is on the east coast of the River Dart at Galmpton.
