Disability Summer Sailing
In partnership with Coquet Shorebase Trust and Able 2 Services, part of the Percy Hedley Foundation, Sport North Tyneside is pleased to offer a sailing experience over the summer.
The sailing is located within the beautiful Druridge Bay Country Park and with access to Ladyburn Lake promises to be an enjoyable day out. Participants will be using two twin access dinghies, two single access dinghies and one catamaran. The access dinghies are suitable for two people or one person depending on which boat is available, the catamaran is suitable for one person and an instructor. The centre has all the relevant insurance & safety equipment to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. Life jackets will be provided for your journey on the boat.
The sailing centre is adjacent to the visitor centre which has a café attached providing hot drinks and food. It would be recommended to bring a packed lunch as you will have some time to rest and enjoy the country park whilst others are out sailing. There is accessible changing and toilet facilities on site. You need to bring waterproof clothing, a change of clothes and wear non slippy shoes (trainers are fine). You must be able to arrange your own transport to and from the sailing centre.
Each participant will spend around 30 minutes out on the lake with the instructors. Whatever your level of experience or water confidence, there is always a way of enjoying getting out on the boat, learning new skills and making friends. The centre has a long tradition of enabling those with a disability to get involved in sailing.
The centre has a hoist that can be used to support wheelchair user’s entry/exit from the boat. The dinghies are accessible to ensure this experience is as inclusive as possible.
The activity is suitable for visual impairment, learning disabilities and physical disabilities for those aged 14 and above. The activity aims to be as inclusive as possible, but participants must be accompanied by a parent or carer for support.
Trips will be available on:
Wednesday 4th May 2016
Wednesday 18th May 2016
Wednesday 1st June 2016
Wednesday 15th June 2016
Wednesday 29th June 2016
Wednesday 13th July 2016
Wednesday 27th July 2016
Wednesday 10th August 2016
Wednesday 24th August 2016
Wednesday 7th September 2016
Wednesday 21st September 2016
The session times are 11am – 2.30pm. When you arrive you will be allocated a slot within this time period. It is important to be close to the jetty to enable maximum time on the water 5 minutes before your time slot.
There will be three spaces available on each session at a cost of £15 per person, which is non-refundable. Payment should be made in advance to secure your place, cheques should be made payable to North Tyneside Council. You must provide at least 48 hours notice prior to the activity if you are unable to attend otherwise you will still have to pay for the space.
Please be aware that if weather is bad your session may need to be cancelled due to being unsuitable to sail. If your session is cancelled an alternative date will be aimed to be arranged.
To book your place or for more information about the sailing please complete the following information, and return it to:
Sport North Tyneside
Quadrant East – 2nd Floor, Left
Cobalt Business Park
North Tyneside
NE27 0BY
(0191) 634 7445