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Sailing in Southwark with Tideway Sailability

Photo: of Greenland Docks in Southwark on a sunny day, with boats on the water and the city skyscrapper in the distance, text says Sailing in Southwark Wed, Thurs & Sunday 10.30 am - 3.30 pm Call: 020 7237 9001 only sailing days & times

We sail three days a week from April to October, plus special days by arrangement. It is rare that we have to curtail sailing because of the weather as our volunteers are hardy and we can reduce the size of the sails if it is windy. Please ring the sailing compound if you are unsure on 020 7237 1009 after 10.00 am. Be patient as obviously, the sailing activities take priority over answering a telephone!

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MSSC canoeing “have a go” session 23 April!

Photo of the back of a woman in a kayak/canoe paddling into the sunset

Merton Sports and Social Club are delighted to announce the date of the much-awaited MSSC canoeing “have a go” session, in memory of the late Bob Waters, avid canoeist and former member of MSSC.  Thanks to a generous donation from Bob’s family, we are able to offer this session free of charge.

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Visually impaired canoeing and kayaking in east London

Photo of the Kayaks in the Shadwell Basin, a sheltered body of flat water next to the River Thames in East London

A canoeing and kayaking program for blind and partially sighted people, with the Tower Hamlets Canoe Club. Sessions will be free and held Tuesdays evenings from March 2022 at Shadwell Basin. If interested, please call Alex on 07724936602 or 0208 2930318.

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Visually Impaired Sailors’ Week: 02 – 09 July 2022!

Photo of a sailing yacht on the sea with the text : VI sailors week - blind week 02 – 09 July 2022 – Lymington

Visually Impaired Sailors’ Week – Blind Week 2022 02 – 09 July – Lymington – Applications need to be received by Friday 08 April 2022 Downloadable from available!

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Can Do Inclusive Sailing in Southwark!

Photo of small sailing Boats from Tideaway Sailability on the Thames river with thier and Leonard Cheshire logoin the top left - Can Do Inclusive Sailing in Southwark

Each participant will have an opportunity to do team building activities, develop leadership skills and earn a sailing certificate. There is no fee attached to take part.

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