After lots of new paint and even more hard work both able2sail and Jenny Rose are back on the water and ready for another busy season providing opportunities for disabled sailing on the Clyde and beyond. Before that can happen though it’s time for training and this weekend (with glorious weather) marks the first crew Read more about Let The Training Commence[…]
With able2sail now safely out of the water and the season fast approaching, our chairperson Gerry Campbell sent the following message out to all our current volunteers: I hope that you have all had a great winter and are looking forward to the coming season and I would like to welcome our new volunteers . Read more about Spring Message from Gerry Campbell[…]
It’s that time of year again, time to bring the boats out of the water and prepare them for the busy season ahead. Lead by our maintenance team, our volunteers will be busy scrubbing, sanding and repainting both able2sail and Jenny Rose. Once the boats are ready it will be time to start our annual Read more about Work Parties & Training[…]
This weekend saw a number of our Youth Forum members setting out on an RYA training weekend with instructor John Rigby and Youth Forum Coordinator Laura Carrick. The weekend was a great success and big congratulations go to Barry and Chris who achieved their RYA Introduction to Sailing. A big thank you goes out to an Read more about Youth Forum – Autumn RYA Training Weekend[…]
On Sunday 2nd September we had the pleasure of taking a group from Share Scotland’s Moving on Transition Service out on able2sail and Jenny Rose. It was a beautiful day for Skipper Al’s first day as skipper of Jenny Rose. A great day was had by all with Share Scotland tweeting: “…our guys from #movingontransitionservice Read more about Sailing with Share Scotland[…]
Earlier this season a group of adventurous able2sail supporters and volunteers undertook the 3 LightHouse Challenge to raise money for able2sail. This adventurous challenge involved both sailing and a lot of cycling. We can now announce that the total raised (so far) has reached a fantastic £14,603! Commenting on this fantastic sum chairperson Gerry Campbell Read more about Thank You![…]
On Saturday 26th July able2sail was proud to take part in the biggest flotilla ever to sail up the River Clyde to Glasgow. As part of the celebrations for the Commonwealth Games, over 250 boats of all shapes and sizes sailed up the Clyde. The crew aboard able2sail, skippered by skipper Keith, were joined by Read more about Commonwealth Flotilla 2014[…]
And they are off! At 0700 this morning (May 23rd) our intrepid team of cyclists consisting of David Hill, Jo McEwan, Neil Macdonald, Laura Carrick and Philip Hughson. At Gourock, their first stop after leaving the Lighthouse in Glasgow, the team were met by Stewart McMillan MSP who helped send them on their way as Read more about Let the Challenge Commence[…]
able2sail’s 3 LightHouse Challenge is nearly upon us with only 1 full day left before our intrepid team set off on there 1,100km round trip. Over the past few months donations have been coming in to support our team all of which will go towards helping provide opportunities to individuals just like Barry whose story Read more about Nearly There #3LHC[…]
The 2014 sailing season is fast approaching and preparations are already underway to get able2sail and Jenny Rose ready in time for crew training (volunteers should have already received an e-mail about signing up). Last weekend (1st and 2nd March) saw a team of hardworking volunteers giving able2sail some well earned TLC whilst she was Read more about Work Parties[…]