Accessible Boat Trips & Cruising Holidays (Basingstoke Canal)

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Accessible Boating's day boat "Dawn" is available for hire for day trips along the Basingstoke Canal from its base at Colt Wharf in Odiham. Trips on Dawn run from April to October, with special events during the year - see events calendar on the website or on Facebook for more details of events coming up.
In addition to the 2 crew, Dawn can accommodate a maximum of 10 passengers including up to four in wheelchairs. A typical day trip lasts for up to 4 hours, visiting either Odiham Castle, or the Barley Mow wharf.
For boarding, they provide a ramp onto the deck, from where a hydraulic lift gives easy access to the spacious cabin and toilet.
Cabin windows can be rolled up to give fresh air on warm days. Central heating keeps the cabin warm on cooler days.
There is a gas hob, with kettle and mugs for making hot drinks. Passengers are encouraged to bring their own picnic. Stackable chairs and a folding table are provided in the cabin and may also be used for picnics ashore.
Dawn's aft deck has a safety rail all around and is large enough for a wheelchair as well as the helmsman when under way.
Assistance dogs are welcome on board.

Accessible Boating's Madam Butterfly is a fully equipped holiday boat, sleeping 7. She has a hospital bed, hoist and fully accessible bathroom, allowing those with mobility problems to take a canal holiday accompanied by carers, friends and family.
Holidays on Madam Butterfly are managed on their behalf by Galleon Marine LLP. Further information can be found on Galleon's website: http://www.galleonmarine.co.uk/

About Accessible Boating Association

Accessible Boating Association, invites disabled people and those with mobility or socialising difficulties to enjoy day trips or longer cruises on the Basingstoke Canal. The Association has 2 boats: Madam Butterfly was specifically designed, with two lifts, to accommodate wheelchairs and to suit the shallow water of the old and beautiful Basingstoke Canal. She can sleep up to 7 people including one in a hospital bed and is available for short breaks or longer holidays. Dawn is a crewed day boat carrying 10 passengers and manned by ABA volunteers. She also has a lift for taking wheelchairs on and off the boat. Full details about charges and booking arrangements on the web-site or by calling the Bookings Manager. Both boats are easily accessed at Colt Hill Wharf in Odiham and everyone will be met on arrival. A large car park for the use of all our customers is adjacent to the wharf. The nearest postcode for satnav is the Waterwitch pub at RG29 1AL. Mapcode is GBR C80.ZC8.

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User Cost/Charge Information
Dawn: Hire fees are £100 for the first 4 hours plus £25 for any additional hours or part thereof.

Madam Butterfly: please enquire with Galleon Marine.