Disabled Waterskiing

The club hosts one of the regions of the British Disabled Water-ski & Wakeboard Association (BDWWA)and it has very close ties with the National Disabled water-ski centre at Heron near to Heathrow.  The club organises two days a months for beginners skiers, when it makes avaiablae many qualified and experienced instructors to assist , plus the club has a full set of extensive adaptive equipment to make the experience most enjoyable. 

The specific beginners or improver’s days are the first Saturday and second Tuesday of every month from May through to October (subject to changes when necessary). Its best to book which can be done by either contacting Peter Viney p.viney@aol.com or by calling him on 01202 740470

The club also positively encourages any disabled skiers to join as full members and therefore ski whenever they wish.  The BDWWA subsidise (to a degree) membership to the club and the ski costs are as per normal club rates (being some of the cheapest in the UK).

Our mission is to break down social barriers faced  by people with sensory, learning and physical impairments. We aim to do this by challenging the attitudes, perceptions and expectations  of  society  and  to  improve the  lives  of  people  with  disabilities by  considering  their mental well being in issues such as confidence, self esteem and independence.We seek to provide opportunity and a supportive environment, enabling people with disabilities to participate in the sport of water skiing and wake boarding at social, recreational and competitive levels. To enrich the lives and foster better understanding of all disabled water skiers and wakeboarders through inclusion and integration with the wider skiing community. Come and have a go , its great fun.

Click here for the disabled introduction document.

Click here for the disabled booking form.

Click here for the medical assessment form.