WETWHEELS BEAULIEU MUSCLE DREAM PROGRAMME BOOST YOUR WELLBEING ON THE OCEAN!

WETWHEELS BEAULIEU MUSCLE DREAM PROGRAMME
BOOST YOUR WELLBEING ON THE OCEAN!
Programme Hosts: MHF + Wetwheels (Hamble, Hampshire)

DATE: Friday 27th September, 10.00hrs – 16:45hrs (all day)
MAX NO. BENEFICIARY PLACES: 2
MAX NO. ACCOMPANYING GUESTS PER BENEFICIARY: 2
NOMINATIONS DEADLINE: midday, Saturday 14 September

Boost your health & overall wellbeing on the ocean! Access the Solent in a safe, stimulating & rewarding way on board Wetwheels. Fully accessible powerboat. Adapted steering controls will enable you to drive! An investment in your mental & emotional wellbeing, plus it’s an utterly memorable experience.

OUTCOMES / TAKEAWAYS – AT THE END OF THIS PROGRAMME

• Be reinvigorated from all the sea air.
• Feel exhilarated with a real sense of achievement.
• Uplift your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
• Opportunity to share & connect with others (social connection).
• Leave in a relaxed state having made new friends.

THE WETWHEELS EXPERIENCE
Central to the Wetwheels experience is the reality of being active on board and learning a little about seamanship alongside peers, friends and families. Being out on the open water is a wonderful thing. Horizons will be extended, aspirations broadened, new opportunities opened up. We also know just how important social connection is, so you’ll meet other Muscle Warrior families.

ACCESSIBLE POWERBOAT – YOU’LL TAKE THE CONTROLS
Wetwheels is a fully wheelchair accessible power boat. There is also a ramp to the steering position given anyone in a wheelchair, be it manual or electric, the amazing opportunity to take the controls and drive the boat.

BEAUTIFUL BEAULIEU RIVER
Join us for an all-day programme along the beautiful Beaulieu River. The day programme starts off at Mercury Yacht Harbour where Wetwheels Hamble is berthed. Boarding Wetwheels, you will go out into the Solent, for a high-speed trip along the coast to the mouth of the Beaulieu River.

BUCKLERS HARD – PRIVATELY OWNED ESTUARY
Once we reach the mouth of the river, we will meander up to Bucklers Hard at a gentle 5 knots. One of the few privately owned estuaries in the world, the Beaulieu River has been carefully conserved for over four centuries. A wonderful area rich with wildlife.

STUNNING HAVEN FOR WILDLIFE
Originally granted to the monks of Beaulieu Abbey by King John in 1204, the rights and responsibilities of caring for the Beaulieu River later passed to the Montagu family. Their careful ownership has created a river which is a stunning haven for wildlife.

HEART OF THE NEW FOREST
Buckler’s Hard is located on the banks of the Beaulieu River, in the heart of the New Forest. Buckler’s Hard remains untouched by the passage of time. Once we arrive there, you will disembark. Time to enjoy your picnic or visit the Bucklers Hard Museum or maybe head to the Master Builders Hotel or the Captain’s Table Café as you wish.

TRANQUIL HAVEN – PAUSE, BREATHE, RELAX
Once a thriving shipbuilding village where ships for Nelson’s fleet at Trafalgar were built, now Buckler’s Hard is a tranquil haven, perfect for escaping the hustle and bustle of modern life, a time to hit the pause button, breathe and relax. Subject to timings and tides, you may be able to explore the village at your leisure. At a pre-arranged time, you will meet back at Wetwheels. The group will then return home.

BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC & REFRESHMENTS (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
Time to plan your own picnic – from cucumber & ham, chicken, cheese, prawn sandwiches to salads, crisps and your fav nibbles, plus refreshments (non-alcoholic), be sure you come prepared as the sea air stimulates appetite! Or, there’s a choice of where to grab a quick bite to eat if you prefer at either The Master Builder’s House Hotel or The Captain’s Table Café – either way, there’s plenty of space to settle down and watch the world go by.

WHEELCHAIR ACCESS + TOILETS

Buckler’s Hard has remained almost unchanged since the 18th century and is by its nature not easy for wheelchair access. The site includes mainly gravel paths, some steep slopes, narrow doorways, and stairs to historic buildings. The Visitor Centre and Museum at Buckler’s Hard is on various levels as it is located within historic buildings. There is a fully accessible toilet adjacent to the Captain’s Table.

ITINERARY + TIMINGS

10:00hrs – Welcome by Muscle Help Foundation at Mercury Yacht Harbour
10:15hrs – Greeting from Wetwheels crew, board boat and briefing
10:30hrs – Depart
12:15hrs – Arrive Bucklers Hard
12:30hrs – Disembark and make way to picnic area, relax, chat & enjoy
15:00hrs – Est. time to make way back & board Wetwheels
15:30hrs – Est. time to depart for Mercury Yacht Harbour
16:30hrs – Est. time to arrive back at Wetwheels Hamble berth
16:45hrs – Farewell

WHAT TO BRING
All safety equipment & lifejackets are provided on board
Splash capes will be available (you may get splashed)
Bring warm clothing as it can be colder on the water
Bring any completed paperwork (MHF will speak with you about this)
Bring your own picnic food to include refreshments (non-alcoholic)
Only water is provided on board Wetwheels

COME PREPARED + OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER
Electric wheelchair users should ensure batteries are fully charged
Be sure you bring dark glasses, suncream, wipes
Bring anything/everything that makes you feel more comfortable

NO TOILET FACILITIES ON BOARD
There are no toilet facilities on board Wetwheels
There is a disabled toilet facility at Mercury Yacht Harbour (bring your Radar key)