Sailability Victoria

16/02/2026

13/02/2026

Sailability Bendigo's March session is NOW OPEN for bookings - bookings are limited already, so make sure you get in quick! ⛵
You can secure your spot via Trybooking: https://bit.ly/45FTpS2

We only have 2 sessions left for our 25/26 season - March 18th and April 15th.
This is a perfect opportunity to give Sailability a red-hot go before our 26/27 season begins in September!

👉Do you have any questions about what the Sailability program has to offer you or your loved one?
👉Are you interested in becoming a Sailability volunteer and helping to enrich the lives our disability community through sport?
📨 Email Maggie at maggieg@sportsfocus.com.au for more information.

13/02/2026

Want to make sure you get your correct T-shirt size at the AHCA Nationals (PLUS avoid a potential late fee in 2 weeks)? Then get your entry in ASAP. Invited classes are Hansa 2.3, 303 singles, doubles and Liberty. Entry fee includes dinners for sailors, with additional catering options for breakfast, lunch and guests. There's a planned coaching clinic (subject to numbers booked) plus a few surprises in store. So, avoid the late fee, get the right t-shirt and celebrate our National's return to Easter for the 1st time in 3 years! You can find more details (and see who's going) on the regatta page - https://www.aushansaclass.org.au/events/326692

10/02/2026

2025 was a big year - catch up on some stories of events and happenings via the link below
https://www.s4e.org/blog/?p=849

14/01/2026

Hansa Sailing are seeking worldwide donations of second-hand or unused Hansa 2.3 and 303 boats for refurbishment and deployment in emerging sailing nations.
Any boats that are no longer used, require repair, or are in storage can be given a new purpose by providing accessible sailing opportunities in developing programs around the world. Donated boats will be refurbished by Hansa Sailing where necessary and distributed to support inclusive sailing and grassroots participation worldwide. Boat should include (where possible) hull, spars, keel, rudders and rudder boxes. Sails are not required.
Once refurbished, Hansa Sailing will arrange to donate the boats to startup programs around the world. Recognition of the original donor will be acknowledged. For more information, email info@hansaclass.org

07/12/2025

Sailability Bendigo is a partnership program between Bendigo Yacht Club, Cairn Curran Sailing Club, and Sports Focus. Bendigo Sailability provides...

30/11/2025

29/11/2025

Some great comments here about the community aspect of sailing and what inclusive classes and events offer from Neil Patterson, RBYC 2.4mR Para Sailor

27/11/2025

NOR released for 2026 Nationals

27/11/2025

The NOR for the 2026 Australian and Victorian Hansa Class Championships at Ballaarat Yacht Club is now available on the AHCA events page. Entries open at 5pm on Monday 1st December which should allow to renew your membership at the same time!
Please email hansasailingvic@gmail.com if you have any questions.

This has plenty more of options for those wanting to get into racing Hansa on their own or with a friend.

Australian Hansa Class Association

26/11/2025

SAIL MELBOURNE // PARA INCLUSIVE FORUM

Join us on Friday 28th November for a dynamic opportunity to hear the latest updates from World Sailing and explore the rapidly growing world of Para/Inclusive sailing.

This event will take place at Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club at 3:00pm (WA Time) and Royal Brighton Yacht Club at 6:00pm (AEDT), with networking to follow.

The agenda includes:
⛵ World Sailing Update
⛵ Hansa Class Association Update / 2.4m Update
⛵ Para Classification Update - Oman
⛵ Para Wing Update
⛵ Future Para Events

If you can't join in person, you can still participate in the conversation online.

Registration is free but to assist in planning, please register your spot below 👇

https://www.sailing.org.au/events/326207

20/11/2025

Lilydale battling ahead with their ‘summer’ program. Amazing determination sailors!