Sailability at Sail Birmingham
What Is Sailability?
Sailability is the RYA’s national initiative designed to make sailing accessible to those with additional needs. With over 200 participating clubs across the UK, Sailability provides opportunities that support:
- Confidence building
- Improved wellbeing
- Skill development
- A sense of freedom and independence
- Social connection
Whether you’re new to sailing or returning to the water, Sailability is designed to offer meaningful progression and enjoyable, safe experiences.
Why you should try sailing at Sail Birmingham
Sail Birmingham believes that sailing is for everyone, and our Sailability program, partnered with the Royal Yachting Association, makes getting on the water accessible, safe, and fun for people of all ages and abilities.
Delivered by trained instructors and passionate volunteers, our approach focuses on enjoyment first, personalizing every session to feel welcoming, safe and enjoyable.
Our sessions are delivered by trained staff and volunteers and supported with adaptive boats, hoists, ramps, and accessible facilities, ensuring every activity follows best practice accessibility standards and offers meaningful progression for both new and returning sailors.
Who can take part?
Anyone! Our dedicated team of instructors and volunteers here to personalize each session to your needs. At Sail Birmingham we are here to make your time enjoyable, while still focusing on safety at our core.
Volunteering
Volunteers are the backbone of our Sailability sessions, and we welcome new people at any time throughout the year.
You don’t need to have any prior knowledge of sailing or watersports, but a love of the outdoors is important. There are lots of different roles including:
- Shore support
- Sailing buddies
- Powerboat support
- Helping with rigging, launching, hoisting, and admin
Training will be provided as necessary, so if you’d like to get involved, please contact jess at: