Knoticat is the wheelchair-adapted 10m sailing catamaran owned and operated by the charity Sports Forum for the Disabled. We are a sports sailing club. Therefore everyone sailing on Knoticat is required to become a member of the Sports Forum for the Disabled Sports Club and sign to say that they have read the liability exemption clause which can be viewed on the membership form below.

If you do not have a completed membership form, don’t worry because you will given a form and asked to sign on the boat.

The optional parts will help us but your name and emergency number are essential.

Knoticat will pick you up from Poole Quay Boat Haven, who kindly let us use their marina without charge. We normally pick passengers up at 11am and return before 3pm. There are some disabled parking bays close to the marina. There is also parking at the ‘Quay Visitors’ multi-storey car park, or the nearby Thistle Hotel. When you arrive at the marina, it is important that you wait on the quayside by the marina entrance for the skipper and crew to meet you with life jackets before entering through the gate.

When booking your trip, please understand that the skipper and crew are there to look after the boat, but you must bring your own carer or family if your health/toilet needs mean you need help. We reserve the right to refuse entry if the skipper of the day is worried about adequate caring provision or behaviour.

All members, without exemption, must wear the lifejacket provided at all times and follow the skipper and crew’s instructions.

If you use a wheelchair and wear a safety belt to attach you to the wheelchair, please notify the skipper and he will ask you to release it. This is for safety reasons and the skipper will explain, but his/her instructions must be followed or you will be denied entry.

Bring with you suitable sea-going clothing. Even in mid-summer it is cooler on the water so make sure you bring something warm. We do carry blankets should you need an extra layer. And because it feels cooler it is easy to forget the sun can still be burning you - maybe wear a hat and bring sun lotion.

Sailing is always subject to the weather. ​The skipper will always contact you the evening before sailing anyway to tell you if the trip will be going ahead and obviously, this is another reason why we need your contact details and/or an emergency number on your original sailing club membership application.​

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