Sailability Manual – Info HUB
For Clubs & Programs
Club & Program Handbook
A practical guide to setting up and running an inclusive Sailability program in Victoria — from affiliation and safety to volunteers, equipment and funding.
This handbook is written for the people who make Sailability happen: prospective clubs, program coordinators, committee members and volunteers. It’s the web version of the SV Club & Program Operational Manual, broken into browsable chapters so you can jump straight to what you need. Use the cards below to explore, or start at Chapter 1.
About Sailability Victoria & Affiliation
Who we are, inclusion, what affiliation means, and how a centre becomes a Sailability club.
Chapter 2Administration & Record Keeping
Enrolments, insurance minimums, RevSport, record keeping and privacy obligations.
Chapter 3Risk & Safety Management
Safety systems, safety-boat ratios, first aid, lifejackets, child safety, SunSmart and emergency planning.
Chapter 4Working with Participants
Person-first respect, duty of care vs dignity of risk, communication and sailor development.
Chapter 5Volunteers & Roles
Recruiting volunteers, program structure, the roles that run a session, screening and training pathways.
Chapter 6Facilities & Equipment
Accessible facilities, general equipment, Hansa safety, choosing boats, and access enabling equipment.
Chapter 7Funding & Marketing
Funding sources, grants, tax-deductible donations, and marketing your program to the community.
Get in touchBecome a Sailability club
Keen to start or affiliate a program? Email info@sailabilityvictoria.com.au — see Chapter 1.
Prefer the full document?
The web chapters are the primary experience, but you can also download the complete operational manual as a printable PDF for reference or offline use.