Accessible Boating

07/03/2026

Over the winter months our maintenance team has been busy carrying out essential work on Dawn and Madam Butterfly to prepare the boats for the new season. Here are some of them enjoying a well earned brew! Photography courtesy of Mark H.

17/02/2026

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤!
Our fully accessible day boat Dawn will be operating from 1st May to 31st October.
A day trip of 4 hours from Odiham allows a peaceful cruise to a picnic lunch and a leisurely return through picturesque country stretches of the Basingstoke Canal.
Late afternoon/evening trips during daylight are also available on request.
Hire fees are £100 for the first 4 hours plus £25 for any additional hours or part thereof. Dawn can carry ten passengers, including up to 4 wheelchairs, depending on the weight and size of the wheelchairs.
Bookings can be made online, visit www.accessibleboating.org.uk
If you need any assistance, please call our bookings manager on 07934 926683

Accessible Boating Association (ABA) is a charity managed by volunteers.  We maintain two specially equipped boats,  allowing anybody with mobility or socialising difficulties to enjoy day trips or longer cruises with carers, family and friends on the Basingstoke Canal.

17/02/2026

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤
Our public trip programme for the 2026 season is as follows -- All at 2.00pm unless stated.
Saturday 16/5
Sat 20/6
Sat 04/7
Sat 18/7
Sat 08/8
Sat 15/8
Sat 29/8
Sat 12/9
Sun 27/9
Sat 03/10 (11am)
Bookings can be made at www.accessibleboating.org.uk or email [email protected] or by phoning 07934 926683
Parties of up to 4 at £10 per head. One carer per qualifying person free, Children under 12 £1

Accessible Boating Association (ABA) is a charity managed by volunteers.  We maintain two specially equipped boats,  allowing anybody with mobility or socialising difficulties to enjoy day trips or longer cruises with carers, family and friends on the Basingstoke Canal.

10/12/2025

We still have some spaces available at 5pm on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th for Santa on the canal trips from Odiham. Book online www.accessibleboating.org.uk

28/11/2025

Accessible Boating will have a stall at the Odiham Extravaganza on Sunday 30th November from 1 pm to 6 pm to promote our Santa trips on the canal. Find out more by speaking to one of our volunteers and choose a free* child's book for Christmas. See you there!
(*While stocks last)

19/11/2025

We still have some availability for our Santa trips from Odiham. These trips are very popular so early booking is advised.

15/10/2025

Our Father Christmas trips from Odiham are now open for booking!

We will once again be running our popular Father Christmas Trips on the canal in December. Trips will run hourly from 2 to 5 pm on Sat 13, Sun 14, and Sat 20 to Mon 22 December.

Trips start from Galleon Marine Boatyard in Odiham, and include a short boat trip on the canal on our dayboat, Dawn. Father Christmas will be on board, with a present for all children aged 11 and under.

Tickets are £15 per head, free for babies under 12 months. 9 places are available on each trip. Please go to https://www.tickettailor.com/events/accessibleboatingassociation/1606713 to reserve your tickets

Please call the Elf-line on 07934 926683 if you have any questions

12/10/2025

Our dayboat Dawn passing through Fleet this morning on her way to the dry dock for some much needed maintenance after two very busy seasons.

04/10/2025

Today's public trip has been cancelled due to the high winds. Our next public trips will be in 2026. We look forward to seeing you then.

28/09/2025

Our popular Santa on the Canal trips at Odiham go live online for sale from Monday 29th September at 9am.
Book online www.accessibleboating.org.uk
This popular event will be available on 13th,14th, 20th, 21st & 22nd December.
Departure times 2pm, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm.
For more details visit our website www.accessibleboating.org.uk

Accessible Boating Association (ABA) is a charity managed by volunteers.  We maintain two specially equipped boats,  allowing anybody with mobility or socialising difficulties to enjoy day trips or longer cruises with carers, family and friends on the Basingstoke Canal.

05/09/2025

Autumn is here and our last three Public Accessible boat trips are coming up this Sept/Oct.
Saturday Sept 13th at 2pm
Saturday Sept 27th at 2pm
Saturday Oct 4th at 11am
All trips leave from Odiham. Adults £10 Kids £1 One carer per qualifying person free.
To book visit our website www.accessibleboating.org.uk or call 07934 926683

Accessible Boating Association (ABA) is a charity managed by volunteers.  We maintain two specially equipped boats,  allowing anybody with mobility or socialising difficulties to enjoy day trips or longer cruises with carers, family and friends on the Basingstoke Canal.