We are always looking to welcome new visually impaired sailors whether experienced or otherwise and we are also always looking to welcome new, sighted volunteers.
Email us using
[email protected]
with an initial enquiry and or come along and meet us at
Tranmere Sailing Club, 4 Bedford Road East, Rock Ferry, Wirral, CH42 1LS.
Find out what we do and how to join in with our activities.
BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED SAILORS
We provide safety equipment and waterproof clothing, as well as training for our sailors. This means you can take part with little or no experience. As long as you have a reasonable level of fitness, sailing is a very accessible sport to all visually impaired people. Keel boat and dinghy sailing is open to adults and dinghy sailing for under 18s.
Sailing promotes team work and increases self confidence and self reliance. Only 56% of people believe sailing to be physically demanding.
SIGHTED HELMS & CREW
We are always looking for volunteers with an experienced sailing background willing to assist in our sailing events. Our volunteers are our greatest asset and we will offer you all support and guidance you need to carry out your role. This can be an extremely rewarding and enjoyable experience.
OTHER VOLUNTEERS
We are always grateful for any other and all volunteers including eg.
Email us using
[email protected]
with an initial enquiry and or come along and meet us at
Tranmere Sailing Club, 4 Bedford Road East, Rock Ferry, Wirral, CH42 1LS.
Find out what we do and how to join in with our activities.
BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED SAILORS
We provide safety equipment and waterproof clothing, as well as training for our sailors. This means you can take part with little or no experience. As long as you have a reasonable level of fitness, sailing is a very accessible sport to all visually impaired people. Keel boat and dinghy sailing is open to adults and dinghy sailing for under 18s.
Sailing promotes team work and increases self confidence and self reliance. Only 56% of people believe sailing to be physically demanding.
SIGHTED HELMS & CREW
We are always looking for volunteers with an experienced sailing background willing to assist in our sailing events. Our volunteers are our greatest asset and we will offer you all support and guidance you need to carry out your role. This can be an extremely rewarding and enjoyable experience.
OTHER VOLUNTEERS
We are always grateful for any other and all volunteers including eg.
- Fundraisers
- Guides
- Social event planners and helpers
- Administrators
- IT
- Drivers
- Boat Maintenance (Painters, Carpenters, Riggers etc.)