{"id":72196,"date":"2022-06-26T04:00:48","date_gmt":"2022-06-25T18:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=72196"},"modified":"2022-06-26T04:00:48","modified_gmt":"2022-06-25T18:00:48","slug":"inclusive-sailing-program-seeks-volunteers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/inclusive-sailing-program-seeks-volunteers\/","title":{"rendered":"Inclusive sailing program seeks volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"

A NOT-for-profit organisation supporting people with disabilities and those at a disadvantage to set sail is coming to Geelong, and is looking for helpers to come aboard.<\/p>\n

Next month, Making Waves Foundation (MWF) general manager Julian Martin will give a presentation at the Royal Geelong Club on the benefits of volunteering with MWF on their ocean- racing yachts.<\/p>\n

The foundation provides disabled or disadvantaged children, youths and adults opportunities to step outside their comfort zone using sailing as a tool to improve their lives.<\/p>\n

Sailing is used to build confidence, self-esteem and a wider network of relationships.<\/p>\n

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MWF uses sailing to build confidence, self-esteem and a wider network of relationships. Photos: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Attendees will have the opportunity to speak to existing volunteers of MWF about the changes they witness in participants and how rewarding they
\nfind it.<\/p>\n

People without sailing experience are also welcome to apply, and off-water volunteers will also be needed.<\/p>\n

Formerly Sailors with disABILITIES, MWF is preparing to launch in Geelong at the end of this year, with programs anticipated to begin fully in 2023.<\/p>\n

The foundation will be based at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club as an expansion on its existing Melbourne base established in Docklands six years ago.<\/p>\n

MWF is headquartered is in Sydney, where it was established 27 years ago when a crew of disabled sailors competed in the 1994 Sydney to Hobart Race.<\/p>\n

Their first Winds of Joy program was run a year later. This program takes out students with a range of disabilities on two-hour sails.<\/p>\n

The boats are also equipped to take out up to three wheelchairs.<\/p>\n

Five different programs are now run in Sydney, including racing, providing carers with respite, teaching disadvantaged youth a maritime trade as they restore a boat and are mentored along the way, and mentoring disadvantaged youth while they are taught to sail.<\/p>\n

A program has also been developed for indigenous youth, environmental testing is coming soon, and further ongoing pathways are being added.<\/p>\n

Geelong\u2019s MWF base will initially launch the Winds of Joy program and will ultimately offer other programs as well.<\/p>\n

Volunteers to assist with tasks such as administration and crew co-ordination are also being sought.<\/p>\n

The foundation is also looking for more volunteers and a crew co-ordinator for its Dockland base.<\/p>\n

The MWF event will be held at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club\u2019s Western Lounge on July 14 from 6-8pm.<\/p>\n

RSVP to Bill Chittendon by emailing bill@vicsailgeelong.com<\/p>\n

For more information on MWF, head to makingwavesfoundation.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A NOT-for-profit organisation supporting people with disabilities and those at a disadvantage to set sail is coming to Geelong, and is looking for helpers to come aboard. Next month, Making Waves Foundation (MWF) general manager Julian Martin will give a presentation at the Royal Geelong Club on the benefits of volunteering with MWF on their […]<\/p>\n

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