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Championing the North Sea

From the outset Wetwheels Yorkshire has worked closely with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to not only ensure that our interactions with the creatures of the North Sea are carried out in an appropriate manner, but also on projects that help actively preserve the wonderful animals and birds of our region.  Projects include, amongst others, carrying out cetacean (whales, dolphins and porpoise) surveys, siting and maintaining fishing line disposal bins, running online information sessions (Wetwheels Yorkshire Live!) plus providing a film platform for tv interviews and promotional videos as seen here (look out for your favourite accessible power boat towards the end) ...

Amble Outreach 2021

Brief highlights of Wetwheels Yorkshire's Amble Outreach 2021.

Wetwheels Launch Immersive VR Adventure

Geoff Holt MBE DL launches groundbreaking 360 degree open water video adventure for land-locked young disabled people.

Pioneering disabled yachtsman Geoff Holt, founder of the Wetwheels charity that provides barrier-free opportunities for all disabled people to access the sea aboard specially-built, fully accessible powerboats, has launched his groundbreaking open water video adventure.

The Wetwheels’ immersive video has been created to give young disabled people, particularly those who have been shielding during the coronavirus pandemic, the seafaring experience on virtual reality headsets from their home, school or care setting. It will also be made available on YouTube.

At the launch, held at Treloar College, Hampshire, students were given the first opportunity to experience the trailblazing video ride and enjoy life on the open wave.

Discover Yorkshire Coast (inc Wetwheels Yorkshire)

New for the 2021 season, this video features everythign that's terrific about the Yorkshire Coast - including Wetwheels Yorkshire!

True Grit Wetwheels Challenge 2020

On Sunday 18 October runners tackled the True Grit Wetwheels Challenge at Ronez Limited Quarry on the north coast of Jersey, raising over £7,500 for Wetwheels Jersey 

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors Ravenscroft Group and Carey Olsen for their continued support!

Save the date for next year's challenge: Sunday 17 October 2021 - see you on the start line!

Smiles All The Way...

A lovely video of a special trip taken in Summer 2020. In the midst of the C19 pandemic, Wetwheels Yorkshire was able to deliver a limited number of trips to families emerging from shielding. Safe, exhilarating and emotional for everyone involved. This trip, taken out of Scarborough, had it all....