Frensham Pond Sailability

01252 850089

Outdoor sporting activity (sailing)for adults and children with a wide range of disabilities

Frensham Pond Sailability is a unique facililty on the Surrey/Hampshire border for adults and children who need support during sailing because of their disabilities or long term illness.Sailing ranges from therapeutic cruising around Frensham Pond to fully competitive racing in Paralympic class mini-keelboats, on Frensham Pond and at other sailing locations in the UK and in Europe.Provision of an active on-shore social programme is also an important objective and benefit.

Why the community needs us

Sailing has an extraordinarily beneficial impact upon the lives of people with a very wide range of disabilities or long term illnesses. Frensham Pond Sailability gives disabled people a new sense of freedom and, for the more profoundly disabled, a sensory experience to enhance the quality of their lives. In doing so, it also enhances the lives of all our volunteers, without whom we could not provide this service to the community.quote - Lindsay B. - disabled sailor

Our impact on the community

FPS meets Thursday and Saturday mornings from April through to end October.In 2016, there were over 2,000 'sailor sessions, with over 200 people sailing regularly or on one-off visits.Sailors attend independently or through organisations such as special schools or adult support organisations. Our racing sailors did particularly well, retaining the National Access Travellers Trophy for the 10th year running and winning 3 National Championships. 2012 was also another very active year socially.

Volunteers needed

On-shore helpers - assisting with boat preparation, launching and recovery, assisting sailors into and out of boats. No qualifications or prior sailing experience required, Training given.On water helpers - helming or crewing sailing dinghies or safety boats depending upon experience and competency. Prior sailing experience welcomed but not essential. Training given.Flexible attendance to suit individual helper

What your gift could provide

£10

Will provide two free taster sails

£25

Will pay for one buoyancy aid

£50

Will provide protective clothing for one sailor

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Charity Information

Frensham Pond Sailability

Telephone: 01252 850089

Address: Frensham Pond Sailing Club, Pond Lane, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 2QA

Established in: 2001

Registered charity no.: 1142761