Wetwheels
Hamble

Serving Hamble, Southampton, the Isle of Wight and the South Coast

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.

If you wish to make a donation to support Wetwheels Hamble, please follow the link below:

Easter Eggstravaganza

Wheel or hop on board for 60 minutes of fresh air and eggcellent boating fun. We are so eggxcited to offer you our eggxhilerating Easter specials. Eggspect to go ‘hare’ing’ around Southampton Water on this Easter Egg Blast!

Superheroes Weekend

Not all super heroes wear capes and you are all heroes so come as you are … but if you insist do dress up we love that!

Outreach Taster Experience in Portland (Weymouth)

These are one hour Taster Trips giving everyone a chance to try our the joy of being on the water …. Please contact us to hear more about what we are planning or if you are ready to book click on!

Outreach Full Experiences In Portland (Weymouth)

Offering the longer full experiences giving everyone a chance to drive, try our the joy of being on the water and have time for a proper drive of the boat!

Outreach Lymington Taster Experience

We are offering an hour of fun on the water out of Berthon Lymington Marina for groups of up to 10 people including 3 wheelchair users. Leave disabilities behind on the shore and let the sea’s blue health benefits improve your mental well being and stimulate your senses.

Lymington Full Experience

We are offering a Full Experience of fun on the water out of Berthon Lymington Marina for groups of up to 10 people including 3 wheelchair users. Leave disabilities behind on the shore and let the sea’s blue health benefits improve your mental well being and stimulate your senses.

Hamble Pirates

Wear your Pirate outfits, don’t forget to bring your treasure maps, water pistols and waterproof clothing – If you get caught in a pirate skirmish you may get very wet!

Halloween

Join Wetwheels Hamble for some spooky Halloween fun – dress up if you dare and join us for a mysterious ride watching out for Ghosts, Ghouls and Zombie lurking along the creepy Hamble River.

The Hamble Full Experience

After leaving our berth at Mercury Yacht Haven we head down stream, passing Hamble and Warsash Villages their marinas & yacht clubs to the entrance of Southampton Water where depending on conditions and tide we will either cross the Solent passing the infamous Bramble Bank (https://onthewight.com/about/bramble-bank/) and head in the direction of the stunning Cowes on the Isle of Wight

Summer Evening Fishing

A lovely opportunity to do some local evening fishing close to Hamble. These trips are planned around the tide so whilst this says 16.30 start we are flexible for the best fishing times that evening. Book and we will work with you to make sure timing works … or call us to check timings will work for you..

Suezanne Tyrwhitt-Williams

Suez joined WWH in June 2019, putting the excellent relationship management and operations experience that she gained from her 33 years in the yachting/marine industry to very good use. She was delighted to become a Director in October 2020.

Suez has sailed her whole life, loves being on the water and feels taking to the sea is an adventure that all should be able to enjoy.

Away from the water, Suez has a passion for Pilates and is a qualified instructor; she loves helping people improve their fitness and general wellbeing. Active in the Girl Guide and Scouting movements for 16 years she gained her Queens Guide Award and as a Sea Ranger regularly volunteered for the STA where she experienced sailing on the Malcolm Miller.

Suez is your first point of contact at Wetwheels Hamble, ready at the end of the phone to accommodate all your booking needs, so you can enjoy the Wetwheels Experience and make special new memories.

Ian Fiddaman

Ian Fiddaman opted out of the commercial rat race in 2000 to pursue a professional career afloat specialising in rescue & safety.

He lives on the Hamble River and is the Chief Instructor at Marine Power Training in Warsash.

During the past 20 years he spent 10 years volunteering as Helm of the local lifeboat and 15 years as Rescue Officer with the Island Coastguard.

He was the longest serving member of staff on the Extreme Sailing Series in which his 13 years culminated as Safety Officer for the trans global circuit of foiling catamarans.

His role with Wetwheels Hamble is Skipper and Trainer. “Its a phenomenal program, utterly humbling and absolutely brilliant being able to take so many people afloat”.

Third Sector Awards 2024

We are delighted to report that Wetwheels Hamble has been named a finalist in two prestigious categories at the Third Sector Awards 2024. The organisation is in the running for both “Small Charity of the Year” and “Volunteer Team of the Year.”

These nominations come as a recognition of Wetwheels Hamble’s outstanding commitment to providing

Wetwheels Hamble Newsletter 2021

Anti Anxiety Video (Sub-Titled)

Video commissioned to alleviate anxiety amongst new participants (accompanies Story Board). Filmed on Wetwheels Solent, but provides an indication of what you can expect when you join us.
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Mercury Yacht Harbour and Holiday Park
Satchell Lane
Hamble
Hampshire
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