The Knoticat wheelchair-adapted yacht gives disabled people of all ages the opportunity to get out on the water around Poole Harbour and the neighbouring islands.

The boat has been in operation for the last 20 years, and underwent an 18-month refit just a few months ago.

Knoticat is now fit to sail for another 15-20 years, but unfortunately, due to a lack of funding for running costs, it is possible that service we offer will have to stop at the end of this summer

Annual running costs are around £14,000 (around £100 a day). We rely on donations to cover our costs but we are finding it increasingly difficult to secure them. Our trips are completely free for passengers and carers.

None of our volunteers are paid, and the service is strictly not for profit, giving around 400 disabled people and their carers a fantastic day out. We also receive no funding from the local authorities.

Knoticat is one of the few fully adapted sailing boats in the world,that offers a free service, and we believe the only one in the UK. It is incredibly important to keep her running for the benefit of our passengers and their carers, who genuinely benefit from the service.

The service is run by a team of dedicated skippers and crew members, all of whom give their time and experience for free to help keep us running.

Any help you could provide would massively increase the odds of us being able to continue our service into next year and beyond.

You can read reviews of the service that we provide, and take a look at what we offer, here.