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Free sailing for people with
disabilities
10.05.16
FOYLE Sailability is
urging people with disabilities to experience the
thrill of sailing at a free introductory event this
Saturday.
This fun session entitled 'Try Sailing' will
ecourage people from throughout the North West to
learn the basics of sailing at Foyle Marina in Derry
where a special hoist will allow for ease of access
to the sailing boats.
The fun taster event is being organised as part of a
national campaign called 'Flow - Get into
Watersports' co-funded by the EU's Erasmus Plus
programme in partnership with SportNI. |
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Foyle Sailability's Access 303
sailing dinghy at Foyle Marina,
Derry. |
Foyle Sailability
chairperson Cathal MacElhatton said: "Our aim is to
provide safe and enjoyable sailing opportunities to
people with disabilities interested in experiencing
the sport of sailing and other on the water
activities."
Participants will be kitted out with all the
necessary equipment and given a safety briefing and
introduction before getting into the boats alongside
qualified instructors.
The event runs from 10.30am to 3pm and will be
divided into short sessions. Early booking is
advised via
foylesailability@gmail.com .
Foyle Marina is located just off Baronet Street
along the Quays in Derry. |
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