S.A.I.L.S (Sailing Adventures In Life Skills)

The "Mat C" is named in dedication to Matthew Chadderton aged 25, who died 24th May 2001 after battling drugs and alcohol.
Vessel: Sailing Catamaran Named: MAT C Length: 12 Metre (38ft) Dedicated: 16th Feburary 2002 Accomodate: 23 People (day trips) 12 People (2-5 day live abroad) Donated By: Newhaven Funerals	Sponsors Adamson, Bernays, Kyle & Jones Solicitors Red Back Rentals Black & White Computers - Phone: 1300 360185

I have spent many years among youth rehabilitating from the effects of drug and alcohol addiction. My hopes and expectations for individuals futures have often been lofty, only to some time later be called by police to transport their body to the City Mortuary

The recent death by suicide of a friend's child has prompted my involvement in "Sails Inc", (Sailing Adventures In Life Skills) a Christian organisation aimed at building confidence, self esteem, and in general rebuilding positive outcomes in social skill deficient, at risk youth.

The Life Skills program includes Duke of Edinburgh Award programs along with adventure sailing, kayaking, camping and hands on practical skills. Sails has operated with remarkable success in Auckland (New Zealand) for the past several years, demonstrated by the laudatory testimonials and newspaper articles that have been published. The person responsible for the original development, Captain Russell McClue has been inspired to emulate his actions here on the Gold Coast.

For more information about "SAILS" programs and sponsorship Phone: Capt Russell McClue on 0405 468 344 or contact Newhaven Funerals

http://www.anglicangoldcoast.org/sails/