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CharityCoastalHamworthy, Poole, DorsetPoole Harbour

Poole Sailability

BeginnerTrainingJuniors

Poole Sailability provides accessible sailing from Poole Yacht Club in Hamworthy.

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Can a beginner start here?

Accessible sailing, Sailability, Volunteer-supported sailing

Beginner
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.

Activity tags

Accessible sailing· AccessSailability· AccessVolunteer-supported sailing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
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, membership, 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.

Membership

Official site says Poole Sailability ensures disability is not a barrier to sailing and is now based at Poole Yacht Club.

Boat hire· Unclear
Checked official pages describe organised sailing sessions using the charity's boats, but did not find public evidence of standalone boat hire.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Clubhouse access· ClubhouseDisabled parking· AccessParking· AccessPontoon access· LaunchSecure wheelchair storage ashore· StorageAccessible toilets· ChangingChanging facilities· Changing

Location

Hamworthy, Poole · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Data status
Verified
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13 Jun 2026
Club verification
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