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New wheelchair accessible boat to launch on Lough Ramor this month

Jun 9, 2022 17:40 By News Northern Sound
New wheelchair accessible boat to launch on Lough Ramor this month
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Fundraisers, donations and sponsorships helped the club towards its €70,000 target to purchase the boat.

A new wheelchair accessible boat is to be launched on Lough Ramor later this month.

Late last year, Ramor Watersports Club in Virginia unveiled fundraiser plans to purchase a "Wheelyboat" for members.

The idea came about after some club members with additional mobility needs highlighted the difficulty they had getting on and off boats.

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Fundraisers, donations and sponsorships helped the club towards its €70,000 target to purchase the boat, which will allow them to provide inclusive boat trips on the lake.

The Wheelyboat V20 will be officially launched on Saturday June 18th.

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