Calendar - Events
CALENDAR
Calendars of events for Sailability Shorncliffe.
​Events include Sailing Days, Public Holidays, School Holidays, Training Days, Maintenance Days and Special Events.
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To download a copy of the Sailability Shorncliffe Calendar 2025 CLICK HERE
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Saturday 8th November - LST Colour Run, stall only 10am till 2pm
Monday 10th November - Client Race Day
Wednesday 19th November - Corporate Supporters Day
Monday 8th December - Clients Christmas Party, last day of term 4 of 2025
Friday 12th December - Volunteer Christmas Party​​​
Click on any of the above event invites or flyers to download a copy.
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RECENT EVENTS​
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EINBUNPIN FESTIVAL 27th July 2025
The Festival was by and large a success for us. We spoke to around 35 to 40 clients, carers and potential volunteers, one of who joined us yesterday.
It was interesting to see how many people did not know what we did, even though they were north side residents. So from that viewpoint it was worthwhile. We caught up with some of our supporters, Sands Social, Bisma Asif, Sandy Landers, Jared Cassidy, The Guides Jodie Morphett, so it was a good networking opportunity as well. Also , some of our regular clients came and said Hi, Sam and Rach. There are some things we could improve on, eg signage indicating what we do etc.
Just a big thankyou to the volunteers that gave up their time on the day.
MAINTENANCE DAY 7th July 2025
Thanks to all the Volunteers who attended last Monday's Maintenance Day, almost 30. Grumpy is back in the shed thanks to the work done on the trailer by the SMART Team.
VISIT FROM ANIKA WELLS 2nd July 2025
Anika Wells took time to visit Salability on the 2nd of July. Anika is a major supporter of our organisation and shows great interest in us and what we do.
VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON / EXCURSION 29th May 2025
It was so much fun last year we decided to do it again - and it didn't disappoint.
it was the Ubuntu Foundation again who funded the luncheon for our volunteers and partners at Felons Brewing Company restaurant at Howard Smith Wharf situated under the iconic Story Bridge.
Thank you again to the Ubuntu Foundation for their support to the Sailability organisation and our volunteers.
RACE DAY 19th May 2025
PAST EVENTS​
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TRAINING DAY 7th April 2025
It was wonderful have 38 volunteers attended our first training day of 2025. Great turnout .Various team leaders shared information to do with the many aspects of our operations. Then at around 11.30 we consumed 12 kilos of assorted prawns, accompanied by fresh bread, lemon and seafood sauce. Yummy. A couple of pizzas were available to those that couldn't eat the prawns. Peter Kearney shared our results for the 1st term ,which has been very successful from every KPI and viewpoint. Peter Tyrrell also spoke about the direction of the club.
Thanks to everyone that made the day the success that it was.
VOLUNTEER CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON 12th December 2024
A wonderful opportunity for volunteers and their partners to get together to reflect on and celebrate another very successful year at Sailability Shorncliffe.
Thank you to all volunteers and their supporters for all your efforts during the year, especially that of the those on the committee and in leadership positions.
It was a lovely festive lunch held at The Sands who are also great supporters of Sailability Shorncliffe.
Merry Christmas to all.
LAST SAIL DAY 2024 and CHRISTMAS PARTY 9th December 2024
A prefect day of sailing, song and celebrations. Thank you to all volunteers, clients, carers and special guests - Bracken Ridge Uniting Church Choir singing Christmas carols and Santa Claus visiting with Rudolph on the Safety Boat. Merry Christmas and look forward to sailing with you next year.
FIRST AID and CPR COURSE 4th December 2024
Congratulations and thank you to the volunteers who undertook the SLSQ First Aid and CPR Course to support and keep safe Sailability Shorncliffe operations.
CORPORATE SUPPORTERS DAY 26th November 2024
What a great success this day was. About 20 supporters attended our inaugural corporate supporters day along with 23 volunteers who enabled the day to operate smoothly. Guest speaker was Carolyn Vincent from the Ubuntu Foundation followed by the handover of safety and personal protection sailing equipment funded by Energex. Our President Peter Tyrrell spoke about the dedicated volunteer group and thanked the generosity of all supporters. Off to our shed for a quick tour then the sailing and pontoon rides began. This was the highlight of the day as it gave our supporters the same experience that our clients have each Monday. They all had a great day and committed to support us in future years.
LINK to Corporate Supporters Day Invitation
TRAINING DAY 16th September 2024
A very successful training day. Review of current procedures and equipment, including some fabulous demonstrations by our volunteers.
From here some procedures will be updated and additional ones developed to be uploaded to our website for all to view.
A few maintenance issues were addressed, we met our new Treasurer, Tamara Edmonds and her lovely family and finished up the day with pizza.
Thanks to all those who came and gave their time.
VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON / EXCURSION 8th August 2024
Thank you to the Ubuntu Foundation for funding our 21 volunteers who enjoyed a ride on the City Cat from the Northshore Hamilton to Howard Smith Wharf.
Some volunteers brought their partners who paid their own way, so a total of 27 enjoyed a pleasant meal at the Felons Brewing Company restaurant, which is situated under the iconic Story Bridge.
Thank you to Peter Tyrrell for organising the day which was enjoyed by all who attended.
WORKING BEE 1st July 2024
Our working bee in the shed was a great success. With the addition of the new tractor it was a great opportunity clean up, reconfigure and improve our shed facility. We moved some of the cupboards and the fridge; rebuilt and improved the workbench and tool boards; marked on the floor where to park the boats and of coarse gave it a spit and polish. Now with all the boats in the shed you can move all around the shed and it looks great.
Thanks to all those who came and gave their time.
OUR NEW TRACTOR NAMING DAY 4th June 2024
A lovely sunny winters day that was a great occasion in which to showcase our operations with 46 special guests. Peter Mulchay was the MC for day with words from Geoff Grace (Sailability Qld President), David Hamilton (QCYC Commodore), Stirling Hinchliffe (MP) and Peter Tyrrell (Sailability Shorncliffe President). It was Nancy Garden and Peter Carole who revealed the tractor number plates 4GARDENS, acknowledging the enormous contribution the Gardens have made over the last 17 years as volunteers with Sailability Shorncliffe. With the official start of the tractor the ceremony was concluded and all were able to enjoy lunch and a few rides on the Pontoon boat.​
