We are please to announce that we have recently become and RYA Onboard Centre. This means that it has been specially selected by the RYA as a centre that is exceptional at delivering safe, fun and professional children’s sailing and windsurfing sessions.
Sailing
Sailing
What is it?
Sailing is the practice of controlling the movement of a boat (or similar vehicle) by using sails and the force of the wind. It first developed as a practical means of moving around on bodies of water, but as time has progressed, sailing has become a highly popular sport and recreational activity.
What does it involve?
There is a fair amount of physics involved in sailing - an understanding of the forces exerted upon the boat is reasonably essential to learning how to sail successfully! There are many varieties upon the basic sailboat, some of which require a team of people to operate and some which only need one; this all depends on the size and purpose of the vehicle, as some boats are designed for leisure and some for speed and agility!
Why do it and what are the benefits?
Sailing is a great way of having fun on the water, but also has many physical and mental benefits. General cardiovascular health can be improved by regular sailing alongside better muscle strength and endurance, and the mental abilities required to understand the forces in play and keeping track of everything going on can greatly improve concentration.
What equipment do we need?
Taking students sailing will almost always involve travelling to a venue, so the majority of equipment required should be provided for you! You may need to ensure the students are dressed appropriately beforehand - check ahead to see if the provider has any advice.
Who is it suitable for?
Sailing does involve quite a bit of strength and agility, but younger children can start out on specifically designed learning boats to build up their capabilities - sailing should suit people of any age!
Costs?
School groups should generally cost about £10-20 per student to take sailing, but it depends on what sort of experience you wish to book! Check out the providers in your local area to see what they have on offer and their price range.
Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)
Younger children should always be carefully supervised when around water/on a boat, and you should ensure they are paying proper attention to the safety procedures!
How do we include?
Depending on the severity of the disability, there should be a way of including everyone in sailing! Boats often require many people all doing different things to operate the boat, and instructors should be trained in including people with less physical ability or learning difficulties in their lessons.
Doing it abroad?
Sailing is popular all over the world, but will be most practiced in countries with large open bodies of natural water, especially the ocean!
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Venues with this Activity
Choose from 4 unique packages, which can be tailored to suit your school or educational institute to make the most of your day.
Enrich your curriculum with a wide range of courses from sailing to climbing.
UKSA has teamed up with YHA London Lee Valley to provide activities and courses at Fishers Green Sailing Club.
Enjoy the thrills and spills of getting wet with a brand new programme of exciting watersports activity days on the 180 acre Holyfield Lake, which is just a short train ride from London.
Westminster Boating Base is an independent, young persons charity teaching dinghy sailing, powerboating, kayaking and canoeing in central London to young people and adults.
The SVYC Academy trains about 500 Members of Sea View Yacht Club every year, and has done for the past 20 years, year in a wide variety of Sailing and Sailing Related activities! We cater for adults or children, and we are here for you so if the advertised dates don’t work for you please talk to us, we are very flexible and are happy to make bespoke courses for you.
Harwich Town Sailing Club, is a warm friendly sailing club committed to promoting sailing as an all round family activity in all it’s forms, from championship racing to pottering about in and around the harbour area. Over the years, the club has helped many sailors become national and even world champions in their class.
To the north of the bridges you can meander up past Cargreen, on past Cotehele and onwards toward the small village of Calstock, set in a deep valley and with its old railway viaduct towering above.
Weston is a well established Club with a full and varied programme to suit all sailors. It is the most active dinghy club on Southampton Water
You will receive a warm welcome whatever your skill or experience.
If you're not a member, please explore this site to see what we have to offer. Then pay us a visit to see it for yourself.
Sea Kayak and SUP Salcombe - Formally South Sands Sailing - is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in South Devon, boasting a breath taking environment to explore with the family.
Extensive coastal area famous for wild birds, sandy beach and Roman Fort
Famous for its mussels, the fishing village of Brancaster Staithe lies on the shores of the beautiful north Norfolk coast. Follow the history of the fishing industry at Brancaster Quay, enjoy one of the many courses available at the flagship Brancaster Activity Centre.
Located within walking distance of one of the best beaches for water sports in the area and close to Tossa de Mar, this Spanish water sports trip in Cala Llevado offers schools and youth groups an action-packed activity programme, with plenty of time on the beach!
Ardwhallan host a range of courses throughout the year including climbing, paddlesport and sailing.
Situated in the award winning Maritime Quarter area of Swansea City, we are bordered on one side by the sandy beach of Swansea Bay. The vibrant city centre, with all of the amenities you could ever need, is only a short walk away.
For more than 30 years, we have promoted the development of life skills in young people through the medium of sailing and related activities and we take over 6000 people onto the water each year.
We are here to help you to learn to sail, learn to windsurf, become a sailing instructor and so much more as one of the largest multi-sailsports centres in the UK. Queen Mary Sailsports is a large, professionally run, Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training Centre within Queen Mary Sailing Club, offering a wide range of courses and tuition throughout the year. Whatever your goals, please enjo
Challenging Disability Through Outdoor Adventure
Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the edge of Exmoor National Park and a short distance from the North Devon Coast, our award winning centre welcomes guests of all ages and levels of ability, together with their families & friends.
Tamar Lakes are conveniently located just inland from the coastal resort of Bude. The fun, relaxed atmosphere makes it a great location to learn a new sport or hire a range of equipment from pedaloes and rowing boats to windsurfers and dinghies.
Welcome to Tackt-Isle Adventures, an exciting outdoor activity centre based at St. Helens Duver on the Isle of Wight.
We provide equipment rental, tuition and everything you need for an adventurous activity on dry land or on the water.
Open all year round from 0900 till dusk
Low Wood Bay Watersports Centre, with its extensive range of equipment and an inspiring setting against a backdrop of the Lakeland fells is a great location for getting out on the water. We offer a wide variety of watersports instruction and boat hire suitable for all ages and abilities.
Lake District activities including Gorge Walking, Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Sailing. We specialise in fun for families, group adventures and team away days.
We cater both for the total beginner trying a new activity for the first time, together with the more experienced wishing to develop their personal skills and expand their horizons.
If you are interested in gaining coaching qualifications we offer training and assessment for many National Governing Body Coaching Awards.
Colwick Park Adventure Centre was built in 2005 to provide adventurous activities and environmental education for young people in Nottingham.
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