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Vectis Gliding Club
Gliding may be an activity that you have always wanted to try but have never had the opportunity to do so. Well, why not come and experience the thrill of silent flight by visiting the Vectis Gliding Club on the Isle of Wight.
The sensation of flight differs from that of any other activity and the view from 2000 feet above the ground provides an interesting and quite different view of the Islands natural beauty.
The Vectis Gliding Club offers you the opportunity of a trial flight and a flying lesson with one of our qualified instructors. You will fly in one of our two-seater gliders and under the guidance of the instructor; you will, if you wish, be able to fly and control the glider yourself.
So whether you live on the Isle of Wight or are planning a holiday or short break on the Island why not allocate some time and come and visit us at Bembridge Airport where you will receive a warm welcome and be able to experience the thrill of flying glider.
The link to our website www.vectisglidingclub.co.uk will provide you with more information and how to contact us.
Opening Times
Opening 2005 1 Jan 2005 - 31 Dec 2005
Opening 2007 1 Jan 2007 - 31 Dec 2007
Road Directions
From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, A3021, A3054 to Ryde (Esplanade), straight along the Esplanade to the boating lake, follow the road round to the right onto A3055 to Sandown, B3330 to St Helens, B3395 to Bembridge, located in the Hangar alongside the Propeller Inn.
From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Ryde (Esplanade), straight along the Esplanade to the boating lake, follow the road round to the right onto A3055 to Sandown, B3330 to St Helens, B3395 to Bembridge, located in the Hangar alongside the Propeller Inn.
From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3054 to Ryde (Esplanade), straight along the Esplanade to the boating lake, follow the road round to the right onto A3055 to Sandown, B3330 to St Helens, B3395 to Bembridge, located in the Hangar alongside the Propeller Inn.
Public Transport Directions
From West Cowes Red Jet Hi-speed ferry: No 1 bus route to Newport and change to No. 10
From Ryde Catamaran/Hovertravel: No. 14 to Bembridge
From Yarmouth ferry: No 7 to Newport and change to No. 10.
For further information please visit the Southern Vectis travel office at Ryde, bottom of pier or the Tourist Information Centre at West Cowes, opposite ferry terminal entrance and at Yarmouth, left of terminal.