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Launched in 2016, Wetwheels Hamble became the third regional operator for the national disability power boating charity Wetwheels Foundation. It is community interest company no. 12770886.
Wetwheels Hamble has her home at MDL’s Mercury Yacht Harbour in Hamble, so is perfectly positioned to operate across the Southampton region, the Isle of Wight and the South Coast.
The Wetwheels experience is designed to enable every disabled person the chance to experience the excitement of power boating. Wetwheels boats are truly unique by being fully accessible – not just giving you the chance to be a passenger, but also to take the helm as the skipper – everybody gets the chance to drive!
We depend on the goodwill of our wonderfully experienced volunteers and generous donors to bring Wetwheels to you. If you would like to be part of a Wetwheels experience, it doesn’t matter if you’re young or old; Just get in touch with Suez in the office to arrange your visit.
The Wetwheels team look forward to welcoming you aboard
Starting and finishing in Ocean Village at MDL’s marina right in the heart of the City, it’s great if you are based in or local to Southampton and don’t want to travel to Hamble!
You will get the chance to see Southampton and the docks from the waterside, spot cruise liners, tug and pilot boats, container ships and other marine traffic in this bustling port as well as the coastline of Southampton Water including the historic site of Florence Nightingale’s Military Hospital at Netley.
We aim to leave disabilities on the shore and offer our participants the chance to share laughter with families and carers. ‘Blue Health’ from proximity to water, getting out on rivers and the sea, promotes renewed self belief and is associated with many positive measures of physical and mental wellbeing, from higher levels of vitamin D to better social relations.
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20221108-the-doctors-prescribing-blue-therapy
This is a mixed speed trip but rest assured your safety is our priority and we will always work within everyone’s comfort zone.
All of our trips are already subsidised as we work all year around to find extra funds to cover our costs. We want to get as many people on the water in Hamble as possible and occasionally we have special funding to help if finances are tight so give us a call if you need a little bit of extra help … Suez is waiting on 07733 944321
If you are a group organiser and would like to discuss taking the boat for the whole day, please speak to Suez too. With a day booking we can be more flexible about timings and the number of trips!