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Tuesday 21st May at Chipstead Valley
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We are delighted to announce another of our favourite events – sailing at Chipstead Valley with Wealden Sailability.

Chipstead Sailing Club is situated near Sevenoaks in Kent, where the A21 and the A25 cross, near the M25. So easy access from South London, Kent and Surrey!

They have a variety of boats for you to experience the joy, the fun, the exhilaration of sailing with their fleet comprising  of  Hansa, Laser Stratos and most important for us, Access dinghies.

The Access was designed specifically to meet the needs of disabled sailors.  With their heavily weighted keels and inbuild buoyancy, they are very stable.  Seated low, and facing forwards, movement within the boat is NOT required.  The only controls needed for sailing are a joystick, with left/right movement for steering, and a rope, pulled or released to control the sails.  You will be able to start sailing these boats immediately, accompanied by an experienced sailor cum instructor from the Club.  But very soon you can easily sail them on your own.

So, complete novices and never-evers are more than welcome! And for more experienced sailors there are other boats also available.

The clubhouse has large picture windows overlooking the lake. Its excellent facilities include ladies and gents changing rooms with toilets and showers. There is a bar/restaurant for coffee and tea, but please bring your own lunch.

There is wheelchair access to all parts of the Clubhouse and onto the pontoon. Also a hoist available (if needed), for easier access to the boats.

Life Jackets are of course provided, but we suggest that you bring a towel and perhaps a change of clothes – you might get wet!

Don’t worry if you haven’t tried sailing before, there will be plenty of hands-on advice, guidance and instruction.

And remember that with Sportability anyone within our remit can participate free of charge. We do ask that any friends, family, p.a’s etc who wish to participate make a small donation

You don’t need special clothing, anything that is comfortable is OK. Tracksuits are ideal, but any casual trouser, jeans, tee-shirts and sweatshirts or fleeces are fine. It will always feel cooler on the water, so it is a good idea to bring an extra layer. As mentioned before a change of clothes is also not a bad idea – just in case…..

So just to recap on those details:

Tuesday 21st May 2024, at Chipstead Sailing Club.
11.00am meet and greet; 11.30 start; finish around 3 pm

For the full address and directions, plus other details please click onto their website Wealden Sailability

We’d love to see you there, so if you want to join us then please contact Valerie via email us at info@sportability.org.uk

Best Wishes,

The Sportability Team

Please note: Sportability wishes to point out that the events and activities are operated by established Service Providers. For the purpose of clarification, it should be understood that all participants in the sporting events and activities referred to on our website, in our newsletters or in any written or verbal communication, will be deemed to be clients of the Service Provider, and must adhere to that Service Provider’s Terms and Conditions, instructions and operating procedures.