Wetwheels Solent

25/04/2026

Always our pleasure - thank you for your kind words. You chose a perfect day 😎

Pantaenius UK
Suzuki Marine UK
Gunwharf Quays
Spinnaker Tower

25/04/2026

21/04/2026

There are sunsets… and then there are sunsets that make you briefly reconsider every life choice that kept you indoors staring at a screen.

This year we’re offering 90-minute Sunset Experiences departing from Gunwharf Quays and in keeping with the general theme of “the world should be accessible to everyone, not just the nimble and well-planned,” this experience is designed to be inclusive.

We’re talking:
– 10 participant places per trip
– Up to 3 wheelchair users onboard
– Private group bookings if you prefer your sunsets with people you’ve pre-approved
– Or mixed group bookings, if you’re feeling socially adventurous

Available on selected earlier sunsets in April and September - when the light is doing its absolute best work without the commitment of a late night.

To book please call the office on 07904 997622

15/04/2026

Billy Godfrey had so much fun on our Pay and Play Fishing and Captains Classic experiences last year he signed up as a WWS Event Volunteer promoting WWS at the Purple Tuesday event at Gunwharf Quays and at the SIBS in 2025.

Billy is a great asset to WWS with his first hand experience of being a participant onboard WWS and his local historic knowledge of Portsmouth and all things maritime.

What brought you to Wetwheels?

I was in GWQ and saw WWS in the marina and being a regular on the landing craft trips from portsmouth historic dockyard and loving being on the water I called the office to book an experience straight away!

After meeting the brilliant skipper Dan/wonderful volunteer crew and experiencing the freedom of being on WWS - witnessing other participants total joy onboard, I knew I wanted to get more involved and wanted to promote and get the word out about WWS to as many disabled people and their families/friends as possible so they too could have the same liberating experiences as I'd had.

What do you value most about Wetwheels?

As someone with Weaver Syndrome - a growth disorder which causes me mobility issues, the fact that WWS is so accessible to me and others including wheelchair users is totally fantastic.

What do you enjoy most when you are out on the water?

Everything about being on the water! but especially the excitement of going at speed, driving the boat which is amazing and the total sense of freedom on the water.

What does volunteering mean to you?

Its wonderful to be part of the WWS team they are all so friendly and kind and I really enjoy talking about my first hand experiences onboard WWS to others especially those who have never heard of us before. it was great to promote WWS at the Purple Tuesday and SIBS events last year and Im looking forward to attending more events and spreading the word this year.

08/04/2026

Some people step off a boat trip full of stories. Others sum the entire experience up in a single sentence.

Harry, it turns out, falls firmly into the second category.

Harry is autistic and profoundly deaf, and like many people with multiple disabilities he sometimes finds it difficult to express how he feels about new experiences. But after his time out on the water with Wetwheels Solent, he had a very clear verdict:

"The experience was great, I loved driving the boat".

Which, frankly, is about as good a review as one could hope for.

Harry is one of many participants who have joined us through deaf organisations and community groups who book with Wetwheels via Bookeo or through direct enquiries. Many of the people we welcome on board have multiple disabilities, including deafness and what matters most to us is creating an experience where everyone can take part fully.

For Harry, that moment came when he took the helm.

As his mum shared with us afterwards:

"We had the most fabulous experience on the water with Wetwheels. Harry often finds it difficult to express himself. He completely lit up when he had the chance to drive the boat! It was wonderful to see him so happy and engaged".

Harry also carried the baton during the Relay Your Way event on 1 July 2025, proudly wearing his hearing aid, and continues to be a brilliant reminder of why inclusive experiences like Wetwheels matter so much.

Because sometimes the biggest success of the day is very simple.
A young person at the helm with a huge smile and a few quiet words at the end that say everything.

If stories like Harry’s resonate with you, please like and share this post so more people can discover the joy of barrier-free boating

08/04/2026

MEMBER NEWS - Wetwheels Foundation is inviting supporters, businesses and golf enthusiasts to take part in its upcoming Charity Golf Day this June.

Taking place on 2 June at Cams Hall Golf Club, the event offers a great opportunity to enjoy a day on the course while supporting a charity dedicated to providing accessible boating experiences for disabled and disadvantaged individuals.

With team entries and sponsorship opportunities available, the day combines networking, fundraising and a shared commitment to making the water accessible to all.

🔗 Find out more and how to get involved here: https://ow.ly/crR750YFxNj

08/04/2026

☀️We are enjoying some glorious weather here on the Solent!☀️

🌊Yesterday marked the start of the Wetwheels Solent 2026 season with our first Harbour Tour experiences in the beautiful sunshine. 🌊

🥳 Our morning experience included a 16th birthday celebration for Thomas Haley, whose mother Anne shared the following lovely feedback:

“Just to say thank you so much for the trip yesterday. The crew were wonderful, the birthday banners were a lovely touch and Thomas had a fantastic time, especially the speedy part!”

🚤 If you would like to get out on the water and experience the thrill of driving a fully accessible powerboat, please book now. Our season spots are filling up fast!

👉 https://wetwheelsfoundation.org/wetwheels-operator/wetwheels-solent/

☎️ 07904997622
📧 office@wetwheelssolent.co.uk

07/04/2026

Buying gifts for people is surprisingly difficult.

You start with good intentions. Perhaps something thoughtful. Perhaps something meaningful. And before long you are staring at a screen full of scented candles, novelty mugs, or an item described as a “luxury lifestyle accessory”, which turns out to be a small cushion for a chair nobody particularly likes.

Which is why experiences tend to win.

Wetwheels Solent gift vouchers offer something rather better than another object destined for a cupboard. They offer time on the water. Proper sea air. Speed across the Solent. And the slightly thrilling realisation that boating can be accessible to everyone.

Our barrier-free powerboats are designed so people of all abilities can enjoy being out at sea. Whether it is someone who loves boats, someone who has never been on the water before, or someone who thought it simply was not an option for them.

A Wetwheels gift voucher is not just a present. It is an experience. One that might involve spotting Osborne House from the water, taking the helm for the first time, or simply enjoying 90 minutes of wind, waves and wide smiles.

Which, when you think about it, is rather more memorable than another mug (but then again, if you want to buy a Wetwheels one let us know!)

Gift vouchers are available now and make a brilliant present for birthdays, celebrations, or just because you quite like the idea of giving someone a genuinely joyful day out.

Find out more and treat someone to an adventure on the Solent.

07904 997622
office@wetwheelssolent.co.uk

02/04/2026

🔔 UPDATE: Last few FREE remaining spaces available! Email office@wetwheelssolent.co.uk now to book your spot and get out on the water in this beautiful weather ☀️

Do you or a family member have a disability, are over 65 and live in Portsmouth?

If you said Yes, you’re in luck! Thanks to generous funding from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation (yes, real money, not just enthusiastic goodwill!!), we’re offering free places for 20 Portsmouth residents - along with their families or carers - on our rather splendid 90-minute Captains Classic mixed group experiences.

Normally £60 per person, the available dates are as follows

April 7th (PM): 13:30 – 15:00

April 14th (AM): 11:00 – 12:30

You’ll need to be at the GWQ Marina gates at least 15 minutes before departure for safety briefings and such.

Please do note the times, as turning up fashionably late to a boat tends to result in it leaving without you!

If this sounds like your sort of thing (and frankly, it should), then do like, comment and share this post, tag whoever you’d like to bring along, and email your interest - along with your preferred date/time and participant details (include whether a W/C user)- to office@wetwheelssolent.co.uk.

Places will be allocated on a strictly first-come, first-served basis, which is a polite way of saying: hesitate, and someone else will have your spot!

In short: it’s free, it’s limited, and it’s considerably better than not going. Get in touch.

01/04/2026

Having reviewed the government's latest MCA Sport or Pleasure Vessel Code, we are confident our new triple-decker will comply.