BWSW is committed to ensuring our sport in all its forms is inclusive. Our aim is to provide opportunities for all to be able to access waterskiing and wakeboarding. A friendly, welcoming sport  that can be adapted for individuals with disabilities and limited mobility.

Getting out on the water and trying water skiing or wakeboarding can have huge benefits and make a positive impact on their lives.

Many of our clubs are inclusive and welcome skiers and riders of all experience and abilities, so if you are interested in trying our sport or finding out a bit more to see if it is for you then find your local club using our Club Finder and contact them for a chat. 

Disability Centres

If you are looking for a club that offers specific disability sessions, BWSW have a number of affiliated clubs who have specific training, equipment and experience in catering for participants with specific impairments. These clubs offer a variety of sessions including;

• Beginner sessions and taster sessions
• Specific sessions for disabled people
• Family sessions
• Social events with like-minded people

Find more information about our Disability Centers here

Access Adventures

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of our sports. However, we acknowledge that access is often limited for people with disabilities as a result of the specialist equipment, facilities and instruction needed.

BWSW is partnering with Access Adventures to improve and increase opportunities for people with disabilities to take part in waterskiing and wakeboarding across the UK.

The sports have been adapted to offer individuals a safe, fun and effective experience. Some of our affiliated clubs are equipped with the necessary adaptive equipment, accessible facilities and experienced coaching to support inclusive participation.

Access Adventures operates a dedicated facility at Heron Lake in Surrey, offering taster sessions, progression sessions, family days and residential courses for disabled individuals and groups. Experienced staff and volunteers support participants with a range of physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities. On-site accessible accommodation allows people from further afield to take part. Additionally, their Yorkshire & Central team runs adaptive sessions at various lakes further north.

Information on adaptive equipment and coaching techniques can be found on the Access Adventures website here.

Access Adventures encourages any coach or club to contact them for advice on supporting an individual with additional needs. You’re invited to visit their centre near Staines and get some hands-on experience. Alternatively, they would be happy to arrange a video call to provide guidance.

Together we can make our sport more inclusive!

For more information or to contact Access Adventures, visit www.accessadventures.co.uk or email team@accessadventures.co.uk call 01784 483664

Contact us...

If you are interested in more information about giving our sport a try –  email us or call 01932 579938