Help get our racing squad to the Hansa World Championships!
Help sailors with all forms of disability get to the Hansa World Championships!
Wellington
Sailability Wellington is a charitable trust providing sailing opportunities for people with any form of disability in the greater Wellington region.
We need your help to get our sailors to the Hansa Worlds in Sydney, March 24th -28th 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on the world's best and showcase the incredible ability of our team. A number of our sailors hold national titles, and this is an opportunity for them to take their sailing to the next level and inspire future generations.
Competition costs are massive, expenses range from flights for sailors and support teams, meals, transportation, accommodation, boat hire, and entry fees. The squad are already fundraising, but it's a challenging time as many of the traditional routes won't support international events.
The team really needs your backing to get to the starting line.
Any funds raised on this page will be distributed across the team members needing support.
About us
Founded in 2002, Sailability Wellington is the largest sailing program for people with disabilities in New Zealand. Operating across three sites in the Wellington region and sailing up to 6 days per week.
Use of funds
Funds raised will be distributed across team members needing support.
Latest update
That's a wrap for the 2025 Hansa Worlds 2 April 2025
We are so proud of our New Zealand Team and our Crew at Sailability Wellington. It takes a huge team of people to get our crew to events like this, a big thanks for your support
Here's just a few of the great results:
In the 303 Doubles Xervier Doney teamed up with his dad Paul to win the sailors with an intellectual disability division. In the Open Division Darrell Smith and Graham Hook finished in 20th followed by Xervier and Paul in 26th.
In the 303 Singles Xervier carried on his winning streak taking out 1st in the sailors with an intellectual disability division. In the Para Men’s division Darrell Smith was 17th and Michael Jones 29th.
In the 303 Singles Open division (75 boats) Darrell Smith was 26th, Graham Hook 36th, Michael Jones 63rd, Lucas Thompson 68th and Xervier 70th.
Latest donations
Thanks for your support :)
Thanks for your support :)
Thanks Emily! Your support is greatly appreciated
Thanks Judy, we appreciate your support
Cheers! Hoping for a great race
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