Sport Nova Scotia – WHAT: The Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron will open its doors to the public for their Annual Sail Able BBQ. For the 12^th year in a row, attendees will have the opportunity to sit back and enjoy the salt air or take control of one of the accessible Martin 16 sailboats. Para-rowing, para-surfing and para-canoe kayak will also be available. The “try- it” sessions will be followed by a free BBQ hosted by a live DJ.

WHO: This event is hosted by Parasport NS and the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron.

WHEN: The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday June 23, with Sunday June 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as the rain date.

WHERE: The Royal Canadian Yacht Squadron, 376 Purcells Cove Rd, Halifax, NS B3P 1C7. Accessible Bus Route #15 on Metro Transit.

About Parasport Nova Scotia:

Through the support of Sport Nova Scotia, Parasport Nova Scotia is the first point of contact to connect people with disabilities to accessible sport opportunities across the province.

For more information contact:

Paul Tingley

Parasport Coordinator, Sport Nova Scotia

(902) 425-5450 ext. 375

parasport@sportnovascotia.ca