Stories from Cottage 

A sailing adventure 

December 14, 2025

Mentor participants sailed into the last program for the year.

It was the last program for the year for the Mentor participants at Cottage by the Sea. They were offered an amazing opportunity at the Geelong Yacht Club through the Winds of Joy program to head out in Port Philip Bay on a sailboat.

It was a beautiful day, with just the right amount of wind and sun. The instructors at the yacht club greeted everyone, geared them up into life jackets and they were on their way to hoisting the sails and feeling the sea breeze on their face.

The participants were given the chance to steer the boat under the guidance of the instructor, while others enjoyed the scenery and how much effort it can take to get a sailboat moving. It was an amazing way to celebrate the end of the year and a memory that will remain with the participants forever.

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