We are delighted to announce the exciting news of our 8th boat in the fleet – Wetwheels Torbay. (Image c/o Southampton International Boat Show/Emily Whiting.)

Having already given more than 50,000 disabled people the exhilarating opportunity to spend time on the water onboard specially built, fully accessible powerboats, we are expanding to meet an increasing

James Ashton with wife Joanna, sons Sam and Monty, are at the heart of the Wetwheels Torbay project. Their support and passion for Wetwheels Torbay has taken this dream, to becoming a reality, with the new boat on the water for spring 2024. Here is James’s story which he has kindly written for us to

It is with great sadness we learn of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. There cannot be many of us who remember a time when she was not our Monarch. Devoting her life unconditionally to the service of her country and her subjects, she has been an inspiration and role model to us all.

The Wetwheels Foundation is the charity partner for the first Maritime UK Solent Awards, raising awareness of its important and inspiring work, enabling disabled people to enjoy the open water barrier-free.

The charity was founded in 2011 by yachtsman, Geoff Holt MBE DL, and has helped 6,000 disabled and disadvantaged people each year to participate,