Sailability
what is the sailability project?
mosaics’s sailability project aims to give disabled people the opportunity to sail a dinghy or learn how to sail a dinghy.
At present mosaic has two 303 Access sailing dinghies and one 303 with single seat adaption with a servo assisted unit. The dinghies are for use by disabled people who would not mornally have access to a sailing boat. We also have a hoist to enable people with mobility problems to access the boat. The project is open to all disabled people aged 16 and over and groups associated with disabled people.
where do sessions take place?
The boats are based at John Merrick Lane, Watermead park, Wanlip. Unfortunately mosaic cannot provide transport, therefore participants will need to provide their own transport to and from the lake.
The Sailability season commenced on Tuesday 17 April 2007 and will take place every Tuesday until the beginning of October 2007, dependent upon the weather.
Sailing is based at John Merrick Lake, Watermead Country Park, Leicester.
will there be experts on hand?
Yes. We have several Royal Yacht Association qualified, voluntary sailing instructors who will give one-to-one instruction. Activities are covered by third party insurance.
is there a cost to me?
As we are using premises belonging to another organisation there will be a nominal charge of £2 per session, payable in advance to mosaic.
what do I need to bring with me?
Some waterproof clothing is essential: e.g. a cagoule and waterproof leggings. Additional warm clothing and a woolly hat are advisable on cooler days, as it can be cold on the lake. In hot weather, a sun hat and sun cream. There is no food or drinking water at the boat compound, therefore it would be advisable to bring some food and drink with you.
are there accessible toilet and changing facilities?
There is an accessible portaloo at the boat compound and there are accessible toilets in the park a two minute drive or a five minute walk away, depending on mobility. The changing room is based in the compound and accessible to wheelchair users but there are no shower facilities.
There is a wheelchair accessible pontoon and a hoist for getting on board the boats. The boats can be sailed single-handed or with an instructor on board.
how do I book a session?
Sessions are on Tuesday afternoons, commencing in April and run until October. You can book sessions from 1 March
A session lasts an hour and includes pre sailing checks and getting on board the pontoon with the use of the hoist if required
For more information on dates and a booking form contact Dominic Hanlon at mosaic on 0116 215 5565. Alternatively you can e-mail Dominic at aspire@mosaic1898.co.uk