The site says previous sailing experience is not necessary, welcomes people who have never tried sailing before, and describes Hawk 20 day boats as stable and ideal for novices and experienced sailors.
Training
The training page says they do not have the time or resources to teach people how to sail, although members can develop skills and volunteers can attend self-development sessions.
Taster
The new members page says most prospective members progress through a free come-and-try session or trial sail, usually on Sunday morning or Wednesday afternoon.
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Training
Juniors
Poole Sailability provides accessible sailing from Poole Yacht Club in Hamworthy.
The new members page says children under 16 and some adults must be accompanied on site or onboard by a parent, enabler, or carer. The home page also mentions sessions for special schools by arrangement.
Access
Poole Sailability is for people with impaired health or disability. The site says users should be able to board unaided or with limited physical assistance, there is no hoist, wheelchair users cannot take chairs onto boats, and the site has accessible toilets, changing, disabled badge parking, and chair/walking-aid storage ashore.
Costs
Costs, sessions, and boats
Prices
The members area says the annual membership contribution is currently GBP 50 and that lifejackets are provided free of charge. The new members page says there is a small annual membership fee and no other charges.
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