Sailability Bayside

Sailing Report Monday the 17th of June 2013.

Admin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:19:45 +0000

Merv from DPSS with lovely words

What it is really all about

Local MP and President

Lyn Hanlon DPSS Secretary

Janelle our most important Guest

We sailed in a chilly 10 knot westerly and put 55+ people on the water. Please look at the album below to read what happened at this morning’s lease presentation. What it showed is that People matter, not Buildings, Volunteers working tirelessly for the good of clients, committees working for clubs without seeking praise, goodwill of organisations to assist in this and Representatives that are willing to fight for the community’s good.
Cheers Rick Carroll

Good News re the lease

Admin — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:01:08 +0000

Hi All, we have been successful in getting a good extension on the 5 year lease for DPSS. Representatives from TMR are coming down to Sailability on Monday morning at 8:30 to present the paperwork to DPSS in front of us.
Even if we do not sail, I would like a good turn out of our members to come and show the TMR people what team spirit can achieve.
I will let them tell you the exact number through Lyn Hanlon, the DPSS representative, it is better than most expected. Cheers Rick.

Sailing Report thursday 13th of June 2013

Admin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:21:20 +0000

Own boats leaving our true home.

This what its about. Nature up close.

A baby playing near mum.

Own boats leaving our true home.

A baby playing near mum.

This what its about. Nature up close.

Sailability Bayside After a meeting in town about DPSS and its lease it is nice to look at what matters. Nature and good people, friendly faces and caring volunteers. We will be OK for the next 5 years with the prospect of more in the next few days. Watch this space. Cheers an exhausted Rick.

a few seconds ago

Sailing Report Thursday 6th of June 2013.

Admin — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:38:12 +0000

Very calm conditions today which meant lots of towing was require. It was a very light day as we only put 39 clients on the water. I hope that this isn’t because of the recent publicity about the DPSS lease. We are business “as usual” until we are advise of any difference, we would expect at least 6 months notice, if not longer.
We are working on this problem and will have more concrete information next week.
Many good people are trying very hard to get a positive result for our clients.
Monday is a public holiday and therefore no sailing. Cheers Rick Carroll.

Sailing Report Thursday 30th of May 2013.

Admin — Thu, 30 May 2013 05:06:43 +0000

I sit here, wringing wet and cold, writing about today, The forecast was not flash however, I backed myself for a reasonable days sailing. Where the wind was supposed to be 15-20kts we got calm, as I thought would happen. Where we expected scattered showers we got rain and storms, which I did not think would happen. When we got 25kt winds and beating rain I called it quits, but by then everyone was sodden and cold. We still put 45 or so on the water and good humour pervailed, as it always does. Some Sailability volunteers are in the wrong game, they should sell their blood for bottling, as it is so rare to find such terrific people, They worked through wind and heavy rain as if it was not there, without any complaints or moans. You will not find a better bunch of people who take it apon themselves to give back to the community, especially to our disabled friends. Some Government Departments should be aware of this!!!!! Cheers Rick.

Sailing Report Monday 27th of May 2013.

Admin — Mon, 27 May 2013 05:16:26 +0000

59 clients had a wonderful day on Moreton Bay today thanks to our great group of volunteers. The wind was a solid 10-13 kts from the west and then, at about 12:30, turned to a southerly at about 15-20. We had lots of sun but it was still abit parky at 22 degrees. The day finished nicely with a few going over to the club for a drink. See you on thursday. Cheers Rick.

Sailing Report Thursday 23rd of May 2013.

Admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 07:16:43 +0000

We had a windy and cool day on the water, I had 5 layers and still felt the chill. We were short of volunteers at the start today but got going by nine and ended up putting 54 clients on the water. A group of us went over to MBTBC and had a beer and a chat about the lease dilemma affecting DPSS. This problem needs a resolution and has been going on for far too long. The great community work Sailability does for clients should not be put in doubt for the want of a lease renewal. More on this later. Cheers Rick

Sailing Report Monday 20 May 2013.

Admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 06:16:54 +0000

We started the day off with a cold, brisk, westerly wind. This made sailing out easy but created lots of tacking to get back in. We put 58 clients on the water and everyone had a good day. The sun did shine, which was lovely, but it remained cold. It was great to see Alan Duncan back today. Cheers Rick

Sail Video

Admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:35:49 +0000

Sailing Report Thursday 16th of May 2013.

Admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:29:18 +0000

Today I woke to a cold, dark day around 5:45am and looked at the weather.
It appered like we could sail, but in cold, windy and possibly wet conditions. After looking at all my internet weather resources I decided to call it on. Well we put 55 people on the water in cold, overcast, windless and frankly dreary conditions. However, we achieved our aim to provide a sailing, in this case, towing experience to our lovely clients. All went well on the water and shore. A day on the water is worth a bit of discomfort every now and again. Bring back the sun and 10kt winds to make it perfect. At the end of the day a pod of Dolphins came over to where we park our cars and put on a fine display of fishing for those of us locking up. Cheers Rick.