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WHEELS ON WATER (WOW) PLYMOUTH DISABILITY SAILING GROUP

WOW was established in 2006 by a group of young people with a range of disabilities. Assisted by their families and the Youth Opportunity Fund the group managed to run a summer of evening sailing sessions within Plymouth Sound.  WOW has continued to grow and is looking forward to providing sailing during the 2009 season. 

WOW meets on a Wednesday evening and operates out of the Mount Batten Centre Plymouth.  The Mount Batten Centre is a not for profit adventurous activities centre, with the group hiring in Hawk 20 Keel boats, Access 303W disability sailing craft and the centres experienced instructors.  Because of the nature of the group, with the young sailors having different needs, operating within a professional organisation, under their operating procedures and with qualified instructors ensures the highest possible standards of delivery and safety. 

WOW aim is to allow young people to learn sail to the best of their abilities, no matter what their disability, within a supportive, fun and safe environment.  Carers and parents are often required to help the young people to take part, to share their positive experiences, having valuable time together whilst being active, learning how to sail and enjoying life on the water!