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Who are we?
Cotswold Boatmobility is a CIO dedicated to making boating accessible to people of all abilities, particularly those with mobility, mental health or learningchallenges. Based on the ...
Boating with people needing accessible boats
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Summary
We offer a flexible rota as we understand that volunteers have all sorts of commitments. We have regular sessions on Monday and Wednesday mornings 10.30 to 1pm.Detailed description
We need volunteers who would like to paddle in a six seat Katakanu. No experience is necessary nor do you need to swim. The boats are very stable and it is a shared activity. You do need to like water but you are more likely to get wet from rain than from the canal !
We need volunteers to run our two power boats. Initially, this would be supporting regular volunteers who have a RYA PB2 certificate.
It is more important to like people and to want to help them have a good time on the water than it is to have boating skills. Training is available and you can work to your abilities.
About Cotswold Boatmobility
Cotswold Boatmobility is a CIO dedicated to making boating accessible to people of all abilities, particularly those with mobility, mental health or learningchallenges. Based on the Stroudwater Canal near Stonehouse, we provide opportunities for everyone, regardless of physical limitations, to enjoy the peaceful experience of being on the water.
Our volunteers include, but are not exclusively, canoeists and boaters with a variety of backgrounds as members of the Inland Waterways Association, the Canal and River Trust, the Cotswold Canals Trust, the Cotswolds Canal Cruising Club and many other waterways interests.
In essence, Cotswold Boatmobility is all about breaking down barriers to enjoying time out on the water, creating inclusive experiences that are fun, and accessible to all. We have specially adapted boats and facilities that cater to people with disabilitiesof all kinds, enabling them to take part in an activity that might otherwise feel out of reach.
Where are we based and when do we go out?
We are based on the Stroudwater Canal at Ryeford (see map below for location, or search for Cotswold Boatmobility on Google maps.) We currently offer regular 2 hour long trips 3 times a week all through the year, as well as one-off trips for different groups particularly during the summer months.