Rod Viney racing one of Sailability’s Hansa 303 dinghies in the 2018 Tasmanian Hansa Class Championships held in Wynyard.
Dinghy sailing
Sailability Tasmania holds a variety of dinghy sailing events in both Hobart and Wynyard (see Sailing Locations for more details).
In Hobart we sail our Hansa class 303 dinghies every Sunday (see our Calendar for specific dates and times). We welcome anyone who would like to sail including those with little or no experience who can go out with one of our regular sailors to learn the ropes.
In Wynyard Casual sailing in our Hansa class 303 dinghies is held on Saturday mornings for anyone learning or just wanting a fun sail without the pressure of competition. Racing takes place during high tide mostly out in Bass Straight off the river mouth. For specific dates and times go to the Wynyard Yacht Club Facebook page.
Annually either Hobart, Wynyard or St Helens host the Tasmanian Hansa Class Championships, a regatta that gives Hansa sailors of Tasmania, regardless of their affiliation with Sailability, an opportunity to compete with past national and world champions.
Yacht sailing
Our Payne 24 keelboats take out groups and individuals for a sailing experience, we supply an experienced skipper and crew. Just call our coordinators for further information. The yachts, crewed by Sailability members, also participate in local club racing.
One of Hobart’s two Payne keel boats out on a casual sail.
Three regular Sailability volunteers: Gus, Brian and Miranda on our dinghy support boat setting up for a race.
Volunteering
We welcome volunteers and visitors, call our coordinator or email us to find out how you can can benefit from an exciting volunteering experience whilst lending your support to this vital community program.