Hansa Dinghy
Hansa Dinghy
What you need to know:
This is a 45 minute sailing session aimed at people with disabilities. Please book a place just for the disabled sailor, carers do not need to book a place. If you are unsure about your physical suitability, please seek medical advice BEFORE booking a session.
Our sailing sessions aim to provide a sailing experience led by RYA qualified instructors. No experience is necessary, we have a range of equipment and boats available enabling anyone to have a go at sailing. We have both single, and two seater Hansa Dinghies
There is a hoist available to enable transfer from a wheelchair to the Hansa Dinghies. The maximum transferable weight is 127kg.
There will be a toilet available for use, there are changing rooms and showers available. There is a disabled changing room available.
What you need to bring: (appropriate for the time of year)
• Clothes for on the water such as jogging trousers, sweatshirt, t-shirt
• Spare change of clothes
• Old trainers / wetsuit boots to wear on the water
• Waterproofs
• Warm hat/sun hat
• Sun cream
• Towel