Learn to Sail weekends

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  Suitable for all those with no functional vision who do not need a dedicated guide 

  

  Suitable for all people able to manage own travel to the meeting  point.

• Or

  

  Bring a helper

• Enablement

  We can access volunteer guides given enough notice. 

• Surfaces are generally good there are exposed unfenced edges around the docking areas

  

  We can accommodate water happy assistance dogs - please confirm before booking 

  

  Controls identified by black on white text, tactile and bright colour markers

  

  Audio navigation helps you stay abreast of progress and tracking waypoints

• Suitable for those able to self-manage without dedicated support or with a dedicated carer (who could drive between sites)

• Participants should be capable of understanding and acting appropriately  without constant supervision 

  Or

  

  Come with an adventure buddy

  Enablement

  

  We will help with meals, reminding about medications etc 

  Clear and concise instructions 

  The main steering can be controlled by easy grip manual steering (push pull), iPad/phone, joystick or push buttons. The electronic options will assist in holding course to support the user to take control. 

Controls identified by black on white text, tactile and bright colour markers

• This trip is possible for all able to walk short distances, chair users with solid transfer skills, and those with lifted transfer support. 

  

  Regular transfers are required.  These are between a good quality, level, floating platform, transfer stool and boat. 

  

  To transfer in seated you need a reliable bum raise of about 8 centimetres, to shuffle sideways and to sit in an alternative seat for several hours. 

  Or

  Bring suitably skilled transfer support - lifts are short and static 

  Enablement

  

  Fully accessible (changing place) toilet at the main base, Wetroom at accomodation and standard public toilet accessible at Lunch (Lunch Chaging place possble with lots of notice - privately owed) 

  Room aboard for compact chairs 

  

  We have supportive seating and heeling support straps for the boat
  

  Lunch time stops to standard accessible toilet possible

  The ballasted nature of the boat means the sailor can control the main controlls and steering from a single seated position. 

  The main steering can be controlled by easy grip manual steering (push/pull), iPad/phone, joystick or push buttons

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  Suitable for people with most auditory impairments that do not require signing to communicate 

  

• A BSL assistant instructor is occasionally available

  

• We have radios and Bluetooth transmission units to aid hearing with compatable hearing devices

  Or

  

  Come with an adventure buddy

  Or

  

  Arrange an Anyone Can volunteer guide