In association with Sailability Tauranga, over the Festival weekend there are free introductory sessions to try sailing.

Sailability Tauranga's aim is to provide people, with a disability, the opportunity to sail safely, to experience adventure and freedom, building mobility, self confidence and pride through achievement.    

sailing sessions available 

There are six sail boats departing at each of the below sailing times over the two days. Each sailing session is 1 hour long. You will need to arrive at the Tauranga Yacht Club 30 mins prior to your start time for your pre-sail briefing.  

Arrive 10:30am to sail at 11:00am 

Arrive 11:30am to sail at 12:00pm

Arrive 1:00pm to sail at 1:30pm

Arrive 2:00pm to sail at 2:30pm

Saturday 28 march

Sunday 29 march

Arrive 10:30am to sail at 11:00am 

Arrive 11:30am to sail at 12:00pm

Arrive 1:00pm to sail at 1:30pm

Arrive 2:00pm to sail at 2:30pm

where is it?

Tauranga Yacht Club

90 Keith Allen Dr, Tauranga

what else do i need to know?

• You will sail with a skipper

• You will hop into your boats and get towed into the harbour to start your sail

• There is wheelchair access with a hoist and sling available if required

• Life jackets are provided

• Bring sunblock, sun hat and sun glasses

• Bring a water bottle 

• It's lots of fun!

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