In 2014 an enthusiastic group of local organisations and volunteers, including from Oxley Sailing Club, Rotary Taylor Bridge and Pamphlett Sea Scouts came together under the leadership of Sailability Queensland Inc. The group’s purpose was to establish a Sailability Group in Brisbane’s Western Suburbs, to fill a much-needed gap in outdoor sporting activities for people with disability. Shortly after, Sailability Graceville was incorporated as a charity and, in a sense, joined the community of Sailability clubs operating across some 23 countries.

Feasibility studies showed the confluence of the Brisbane River and Oxley Creek to be an ideal location for Sailability operations. With space made available by the Sea Scouts utilising their existing Brisbane Council premises (the blue building), Sailability Graceville had a home and commenced sailing in first term 2014 with loaned boats and equipment.