BBS is excited to announce our first ever Water Skiing Have a Go Day, delivered in partnership with Adaptive Adventures: a registered charity who deliver adaptive water and in-land sports and activities.

The event is open to blind and partially sighted people of all ages and will be delivered by experienced instructors, alongside a team of enthusiastic and trained volunteers.

Date: Friday, 11th August 2023

Time: 9.30am-5pm

Cost: £15 (non-refundable)

Venue: Access Adventures, Edge Adaptive Sports Centre, Heron Lake Road, Staines, TW19 6HW

Each participant will have the opportunity to be coached and supported on the water with the addition of an inflatable ride behind the boat. There will also be additional activities for participants to do, for example swimming/paddling and in-land activities. Families or siblings are welcome to join in the additional activities. A BBQ lunch will be provided.

Accommodation is available if you are travelling further afield, please contact Vicky Cook, Participation Officer, on 07983498120.

Vicky Cook, Participation Officer at British Blind Sport said, "We are delighted to be working with Access Adventures to host a Water Skiing Have a Go Day! The event will give blind and partially sighted people a chance to experience something different whilst enjoying the outdoors, and maybe a new hobby."

If you or someone you know would like to take part, please complete the expression of interest form by Sunday 9th July: https://forms.office.com/e/uTJxHxLV60

Following expression of interest, BBS will contact all individuals where you will be invited to secure your place and make payment. Places will be accolated on a first come first serve basis. A waitlist will be created to fill spots if there are any dropouts.

If you require support to complete any of the forms, please get in touch and we will be happy to assist you.

For more information, please contact Vicky Cook, Participation Officer on 07983498120 or email: vicky@britishblindsport.org.uk

To find out more about Access Adventures, visit: https://www.accessadventures.co.uk

To find out more about British Blind Sport, visit: https://britishblindsport.org.uk