I have just circulated an open letter to the Media which I want to put it on record.
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From Sam Sweiry - Sovereign Harbour
Subject:- Attempt to launch "Sport Forum" for Disable based in Sovereign Harbour.
Just returned after a New Year cruise on the Independence of Seas from Southampton where I have met and talked to a lot of disabled people onboard.
One of the interesting encounter was with a charismatic, full of life disabled gentleman from Bournemouth by the name of Richard.
Richard is involved with the running of the Sport Forum Sailing Club located in Bournemouth where they have established a local charity which own and operate a converted 9 meter sailing cataramaran called "Knoticat" which offers real hand on sailing to a wide range of disabilities .
Marina Developments Ltd. at Cobbs Quay in Pool Harbour offerred a free mooring with many local volenteers offering there help from skippering and crewing to boat maintenance.
the boat have a ramped entry part making access easy for most wheelchairs, a fully enclosed cabin with wide bunk for those who may need to lie down and accessible electricity operated toilet.
I was so impressed that I decided to be involved in setting up similar project based in Sovereign Harbour.
I would like to call on all disabled persons and there carers who are interested to join me to take part in launching a Sport Forum Sailing Club based in Sovereign Harbour Marina, to be run by Disables Persons for Disables Persons with help from volenteers able bodies, experienced in sailing.
Fund raising, at this stage, is not important.
money will be found from kind hearted people.
I need to build a club structure first, in order to run this scheme and apply for a Charity Status.
Website need to be setup - any volenteers to run it , Please ??
Please contact me on sweirysam@aol.com in the first instance.
Your Help in giving a wider publicity will be very much appreciated by all Disabled Persons & there Carers.
Thank you so much.
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Sovereign Harbour is well positioned for people from as far as London ( only a couple of hours away ).
I call on people with disabilities and there carers to get in touch with.
This New Non-Profit Social Club is open to anyone which does't include Sailing only but, Canoeing and other water leisure sport to suite anyone according to there ability.
I need Team Leaders, Volenteers with First Aid experience, Safety Officers to oversee all operations in accordance with the Law etc....
Most of all I need People with Disabilities who love to take to the water and enjoy the experience.
Please Help me to help others by e-mail me.
Spread the word and tell your friends.
Thank you.
Sam Sweiry
