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Introduction

• The AHOY Centre is a RYA affiliated centre and is open 6 days a week.
• Telephone for information on the courses available – private courses are also available.
• Membership fees/cost : Youth – various dependent on volunteer time donated - please call for further details.
• For ages: 8 to 80+.
• Beginners, improvers, advanced, elite.
• The AHOY Centre also offers powerboating and sailing.
• The AHOY Centre charity has an Equal Opportunity and Child Protection policy and caters for people with disabilities.
• It has various qualified sports coaches and instructors, 30-plus unqualified helpers/coaches and two specific instructors for the youth section.
• Also available is their river-side function room with great views of Canary Wharf and Greenwich - non-members can also hire the function room. .
• The fully accessible 'Show Me Why' annex houses a classroom and rowing gym.

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Opening Times (Office)

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00..
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00..
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00..
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00..
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00..
• Saturday 09:00 - 17:00..

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• Comments View
  • Please contact the venue for opening times as they are variable due to season..

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
• This venue is situated in Deptford.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Deptford Bridge.
• The nearest underground station is Cutty Sark DLR.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 550cm (11ft 10in x 18ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 8m (26ft 3in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Parking is for Blue Badge holders only.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There is an electric gate to access the main entrance doors.
  • The gate opens automatically away from you.
  • The gate is single.
  • The width of the gate opening is 110cm (3ft 6in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter the venue.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 89cm x 160cm (2ft 11in x 5ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Changing Room

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the adapted toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
• Other facilities available include; a flip down seat and dropdown rail.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you pass the reception desk.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 214cm x 260cm (7ft x 8ft 6in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 192cm (6ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There is a second, mirror image, accessible toilet off the reception area.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 5in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the classroom.
• The standard changing rooms are located off the reception area.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located within the male and female changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located within the female changing room.
  • The female toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located within the male changing room.
  • The male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Show Me Why Annex

• This annex to the main building houses a class room and accessible and standard toilets (ground floor).
• On the first floor there is a rowing gym.
• Access to the first floor is by external platform lift or external stairs.
• There is also access to the first floor from the conference room of the main building via an external linking bridge.

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Outside Access (Show Me Why Annex - Ground Floor)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are light.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located outside the Show Me Why Annex.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 1m (3ft 3in) from Show Me Why entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 87cm x 140cm (2ft 10in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • The manual door to the lift is heavy.
  • There is a small easy ramp from the ground floor level into the lift.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Outside Access (Show Me Why Annex - First Floor)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor landing.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are light.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Fitness Suite (Rowing Gym)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor of the Show Me Why Annex.
  • The fitness suite is 1m (3ft 3in) from the first floor entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes 3 adapted rowing machines.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • A mobile hoist is available in the gym.

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Accessible Toilet (Show Me Why Annex - Ground Floor)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Show Me Why ground floor entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the right hand side of the corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 218cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 2in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Show Me Why Annex - Ground Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located at the end of the corridor.
  • Unisex toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the ground floor entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

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• Comments View
  • Children aged 8 and over are welcomed at the venue.
  • The photograph on the left shows one of the ramps used to access the boats at different tide levels.
  • A hoist can be positioned at various points along the ramps.
  • The boats can be loaded with passengers out of the water and then launched by a tractor.
  • The photograph on the right shows the classroom.
  • The Centre does have a unique craft – the Powercat 40 – which was specially built and designed for disabled people and wheelchair users.