Wetwheels Solent

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Wetwheels is a custom-built, fully-accessible motor boat. Each year, we help hundreds of people of all ages overcome the disadvantages of their disability by enriching their lives. We do this by providing fun and adventurous experiences afloat within a specialist and motivational environment. In so doing, we help to improve aspirations and increase confidence. You don't just come for a ride on Wetwheels, you become one of the crew.

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zebragirl

Aug 2016

Best hour ever

This company are so helpful, answering any questions you have before either on the phone or by email. They put my mind at ease about my first trip. They are so understanding and caring whilst they help you down the jetty and onto the boat. If in a wheelchair they have straps to keep your wheelchair safe whilst out on on the water. They make sure everyone is in place and happy before they set off. They have waterproof capes to keep you dry and warm. The best bit is the feeling of freedom. It doesn't matter what your disability is as soon as your on the boat you feel as if you can do anything. I am unable to drive due to medical problems but here I get to drive a boat everyone who is on the boat never stops smiling. Its infectious and it really is the best time I've had since my disability has got worse and made huge changes in my life. This was also an experience I could enjoy with my family, there really isn't a divide between those of us with medical issues or disabilities and those who are able bodies whilst on the boat. All the fears, worries and difficulties we face everyday are all forgotten when that boat starts and your speeding through the water. Definitely recommend to anyone who doesn't get sea sick. You really will hurt from smiling and laughing.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Wetwheels Solent

Disabled Access at Wetwheels Solent

We are based at Gunwharf Quays Marina, Gunwharf, Portsmouth. Access to the marina if through a pass code key pad so visitors will be escorted down onto the pontoons via a wide ramp which does get slightly more steep when the tide is out but is still fully accessible to all visitors including wheelchair users. Once down onto the pontoons, lifejackets will be fitted to all visitors/passengers and then they will be escorted to the boat. Access to the boat is via a ramp through a side door.

Accessible parking at Wetwheels Solent

We are based at Gunwharf Quays Marina, Gunwharf, Portsmouth. Gunwharf Quays car park has 35 disabled parking bays which are clearly marked blue. The disabled bays are situated next the lifts, escalators and stairs.

Dedicated on-site parking

On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.

Toilets features at Wetwheels Solent

There are disabled facilities in all 3 of the toilet blocks within Gunwharf Quays. There is a hoist in at least one of the disabled facilities.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.