Day Nine – Oban to Corpach – The Last-Minute Route Change
This morning, with heavy hearts, we made the difficult decision to divert through the Caledonian Canal. Initially set to head towards Ullapool, we found ourselves faced with possible waves that even our specially designed shock platform wouldn’t mitigate. With the potential damage to both the boat and the crew was too significant to ignore. Safety […]
Day Eight – Portrush – Oban – Heading into the Heart of the Scottish Highlands
Today, Geoff and the boat crew bid farewell to Northern Ireland as they set sail for Oban. They were accompanied by the Sea2It crew, who graciously hosted Wetwheels Foundation Chairman Andy and Operations Director Peter, serving as temporary shore crew for this leg of the journey. Leaving the North Coast of Northern Ireland behind, the […]
Day Seven: From Holyhead to Portrush – A Journey of Warm Welcomes and Scenic Routes
We set off early this morning from Holyhead, marking an unusual moment as the boat and shore team parted ways for at least two days. The boat was bound for Northern Ireland, while the shore crew couldn’t follow due to the tight schedule. To bridge the gap, Andy and Peter from the Wetwheels Foundation flew […]
Day Six – Milford Haven to Holyhead – A Voyage through Sea Fog and Stunning Scenery
As Wetwheels left Milford Haven through the lock, excitement buzzed among us, especially as we looked forward to passing Skomer Island and spotting some puffins. Unfortunately, a sea fog descended, enveloping us in a thick mist. Undeterred, we carefully navigated through the passage between the island and the mainland, ensuring a safe journey. To minimize […]
Experiences at Milford Haven
Day Five – Falmouth to Milford Haven – Wetwheels arrives into Wales
The day started early in Falmouth with Chris taking the boat crew down to the boat from our beautiful campsite. Once aboard, they made passage around the most westerly point of England, Land’s End. Before challenging the Bristol Channel! They set their heading north towards Milford Haven. Despite some rolling Atlantic waves, the crossing of […]
Day Four – From Torbay to Falmouth
The weather held steady, so we decided to press on to Falmouth. Leaving our friends in Torbay, Geoff, Sam, and James headed out, aiming to visit Eddystone Lighthouse. This lighthouse protects the Eddystone Rocks, an extensive reef approximately 12 miles SSW off Plymouth Sound, one of England’s most important naval harbours, and midway between Lizard […]
Day Three – The Oldest Meets the Youngest!
Day three of our journey began with a later start, strategically planned to catch a better weather window and ensure we reached Portland at the optimal time for the famous Portland Race. The shore crew also had a later start, waiting until the boat had refuelled and left the Solent area before setting off. With […]
Day Two – Our Adventure from Dover to Portsmouth
Our adventure began with a highly successful first night together in our vans. After a long and eventful day, we treated ourselves to a delicious meal at a local restaurant, which was the perfect way to relax and recharge. The next morning, we were greeted by an amazing sunrise – at least, some of us […]
Focus on : Wetwheels South East
Empowering Inclusive Maritime Adventures Nestled in the iconic maritime setting of Dover, Wetwheels South East is redefining accessibility and inclusion on the water. This pioneering organisation, part of the broader Wetwheels Foundation since 2018, offers life-changing seafaring experiences for people with disabilities, ensuring that the thrill of maritime adventure is accessible to all. A Beacon […]