Hebe Jebes Sep/Oct 2014 | Page 50

Sailability Sailability Sailability and my life Words Peace Chan I had my first taste of sailing in 2003. I remember the weather was not good; the wind was strong and the sea was choppy. I was worried if I could get into the boat at all, as I didn’t know how to swim. As a passenger, I sat on the dinghy and felt the excitement of the boat leaning and speeding across the water. I have always remembered this feeling since. In 2011, I was diagnosed to have brain cancer. I realised my end was looming. Children Cancer Fund knew that I had this little dream and invited me to take the dinghy sailing course offered by Sailability at Hebe Haven Yacht Club.