YOUR STORIES

Read about the inspiring experiences of our participants, families and supporters.

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Ryan’s family

FIRST TRIP, RYAN: Today I have had the best experience ever on Wetwheels South East and how wonderful that Mum and Dad shared it with me.  We headed to Dover seafront, parked and then walked to the Sea Sports Centre reception.  We were greeted and made very welcome.  Mum filled in some paperwork and then we were set to go. 

Young Mariners

Wetwheels Young Mariners is our programme for disabled young people and children. It is available to all disabled young people regardless of the nature of their disability. The experience can be tailored to suit the educational, personal, or developmental needs of the participants, by focusing on particular areas of interest. For many of the young people who join us, this

Maritime Adventures

Wetwheels Maritime Adventures is our project to provide participatory on-the-water experiences to disabled adults. The experience is open to all disabled people – even those with the most profound and complex impairments – and can be tailored to suit the needs of the participants and the aims of the partner organisations we work with. For many disabled people, the experience

Harbour Breezes

Harbour Breezes is Wetwheels’ project for people living with dementia. After our first trips with people living with dementia, we noticed the highly stimulating sensory environment helped with memory recall and with forming new memories – especially if the experience was repeated. Building on those early results and working with partner organisations, Harbour Breezes offers people living with dementia the

Sea Angling

Wetwheels Sea Angling is open to disabled people of all ages. It provides the opportunity to head out onto the open sea and participate in a sea angling adventure. We visit the best fishing locations near the communities we serve and provide a memorable day out where participants can either try fishing for the first time, or revisit a hobby