Access Guide
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.
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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- Please contact the venue for opening times as they are variable due to season..
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.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- Parking is for Blue Badge holders only.
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
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- 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).
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- 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).
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.
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.
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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- 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.
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.
Accessible Changing Room
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.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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.
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.
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.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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.
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.
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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- The manual door to the lift is heavy.
- There is a small easy ramp from the ground floor level into the lift.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- 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.
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.
Fitness Suite (Rowing Gym)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- 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.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- 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.
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Comments
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- A mobile hoist is available in the gym.
Accessible Toilet (Show Me Why Annex - Ground Floor)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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).
Standard Toilet(s) (Show Me Why Annex - Ground Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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
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- 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.