Here are the lucky winners of the 100 Club draw:-

February 2010

1st               M Gosden                           £30.00

2nd               I Clark                                 £18.00

3rd               R Forshaw                           £12.00

This year our Open Day is to be held on Saturday 31st July in Peel during the Traditional Boat Weekend.  

We need seven crews to sail Pride of Mann II on seven days, leading up to our major Open Day.   We want all interested disabled sailors and crew members to take part.   We will also need people to help with transport, supplies, fundraising and publicity.

For more information, please contact Martin Sewell by email martinsewell@manx.net 

Following on from the success of the disabled walkers in last years' Parish Walk, we could have one or more SFTD teams of four including both able and disabled members.   Team members would walk individually on the day and each team member will need their own support.

If you are interested in joining the team, please contact Ed Marshall before 31 March on ed.m@manx.net   Entries for the Parish Walk close on 15 May.   For further information go to www.parishwalk.com

We always like to give our members a chance to "have their say" and help us guide the work of the charity.   To this end, we have arranged a series of Focus Group Meetings where we can discuss topics of interest for all members.

The first meeting is to be held on Tuesday, 23rd March 2010, from 7.00 - 9.00 pm at the "Cat with No Tail", Governor's Hill, Douglas (at the junction of Johnny Watterson Lane and Hailwood Avenue).   The subject being discussed is "What sailing and social opportunities you would like to be offered by the charity?"

All members, of any age, disabled or able-bodied, are invited to attend and if you would like to come it would be helpful if you would let Martin Sewell know.   Please leave a message for him on 815922 or email martinsewell@manx.net

 Captain David Cowell  has kindly agreed to come along to our Sailor's Supper at the Douglas Bay Yacht Club at 7.30 pm on Tuesday, 9th March 2010 and talk to us about Douglas Harbour from 1966 to present.

Following this, Les and Juan Garrett are going to regale us with stories about life on the Calf of Man.

Tickets are £8.00 each which will include a hot supper.   It should be an interesting and humorous evening and we hope everyone will make the effort to come along.

You should contact Dave Killey on davidk@manx.net or call him on 627186/mobile 409345.

 Moore Stephens Isle of Man, leading providers of multi-sector accounting, consultancy and wealth management services, has today announced its gold corporate membership status with Sailing for the Disabled. As part of its sponsorship Moore Stephens Isle of Man has given a £2,500 donation to the charity.

Ayuk Ntuiabane, director of Moore Stephens Yachting commented, “We are very happy to support Sailing for the Disabled which is a wonderful charity on the Island. In fact, the Moore Stephens yachting operation has great synergy with the local yachting community. We appreciate the freedom of movement and enjoyment which being on a yacht can give to everybody and we identify with the particular efforts of this charity in providing sailing opportunities to persons with disabilities.”

We are looking to increase the membership of the 100 Club.   With a full complement of 100 members you could win a 1st prize of £50, 2nd prize of £30 and 3rd prize of £20.

With our current membership the prizes are 1st £30, 2nd £18 and 3rd £12.   Still worth winning!

Why not contact Dave Bridson on davyb@manx.net and ask for a form.