Sailability

  • sailing

  • 2 hrs

  • Max 6 people

An accessible club for those with additional needs.

Description

What is Sailability?


Designed to remove the barriers to sailing that face many people with additional needs, Sailability provides tuition in the shape of progressive weekly sessions.

Sessions are delivered by a brilliant team of volunteers with a wealth of experience. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to go sailing regardless of ability.


How do we provide?


SWAC has accessible changing facilities, self righting Access Dinghies that can sit either 1 - 2 people, Dinghies ranging in capacity allowance and a pontoon hoist to allow those of all abilities to make the most of the water that Southampton has to offer! Please be aware that due to the tidal nature of the river the hoist is not always functional, contact the Centre for dates when we can access the hoist, and for any further questions regarding the sessions.




Who can we deliver to?


All ages and abilities from 8+


How much is it?


£12.90 per session









What to bring

What to Bring?

  1. Closed toe footwear (NO Crocs, ideally old trainers)
  2. Warm layers such as a fleece or jumper.
  3. Swim Suit / Shorts for comfort under wetsuit
  4. Woolly hat / Sun hat
  5. Full change of clothes - other than the ones you will wear afloat
  6. Towel
  7. Sunglasses & security strap
  8. Sunscreen
  9. Water bottle
  10. Packed lunch
  11. Waterproof bag for wet clothes


  1. Medication (Inhaler, EpiPen etc)


We provide:

  1. Wetsuits
  2. Waterproof Jacket (Spray top)
  3. Waterproof Trousers (Spray Trousers)
  4. Buoyancy Aid
  5. Helmet


Please leave any valuables at home.

Shorty wetsuits (short legs) are not suitable for children under 18.


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The staff are very friendly, with an excellent selection of courses and boats. The atmosphere is great and the paddle boarding sessions are very fun. Very good for beginner sailors.

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The staff are very friendly, with an excellent selection of courses and boats. The atmosphere is great and the paddle boarding sessions are very fun. Very good for beginner sailors.

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My kids started out nervous, but the staff are very welcoming and soon made them feel happy. They had a brilliant week and now love sailing. I felt very happy leaving my kids with the staff very professional and security ...

Wendy Denny

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I'd highly recommend SWAC. I have zero experience of being in boats, am in my late 50s, and was quite nervous about doing the 2 day RYA Level 1. The instructor, Jen was excellent...unfailing patient, completely calm even ...

Tasha

Tasha

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I'd highly recommend SWAC. I have zero experience of being in boats, am in my late 50s, and was quite nervous about doing the 2 day RYA Level 1. The instructor, Jen was excellent...unfailing patient, completely calm even ...

Tasha Duke

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