We are a family friendly club and welcome all sailors and potential sailors. If you're interested in learning to sail, family cruising or a keen racer you will be very welcome.
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
The East Coast Sail Trust, as a non profit-making charity, runs cruises for young people, some of whom are disadvantaged and typically we operate through contacts with schools nationwide.
We are specialists in providing outdoor activities for children on either school residential trips, youth group residentials, kids summer camps, junior and adult netball tournaments and family adventure holidays.
Cardiff Bay is a diverse waterfront built around a 200 hectare freshwater lake known as ‘the Bay’. Find a great mix of Cardiff attractions, entertainment and events, coupled with vibrant bars and shops that create a truly unique atmosphere worthy of any capital city!
Whitemoor Lakes occupies a 25 acre grassland site at the end of a shallow 40 acre lake with space for football, volleyball and full-on adrenaline adventure activities.
Set sail from Cardiff Bay on the 72-foot round-the-world yacht. Take the helm, hoist the sails and be part of the crew! It’s ideal for school groups, individuals, team development, corporate activity and parties.
With no sailing experience necessary join us for a day sail, longer voyages to Lundy Island or an accredited sailing course.
Schools
The Centre offers a wide range of fun-filled activities including sailing, powerboating, windsurfing and rowing, plus archery. With more than 16 land and water-based activities, and now the new Laser Blast action packed group activity open, there has never been a better time to have a go! Half and full day courses. Book now!
Come and visit the North East’s fantastic White Water Rafting Centre today. After a £4.6 million re-development our world class course is ready and waiting for adrenaline hunters and thrill seekers looking to hit the water. With a wide range of exciting features for you to enjoy, prepare for an unforgettable day of White Water Rafting!
This unique boating adventure gives everyone the chance to leisurely and safely get afloat as the skipper on these easy to drive boats, giving you the freedom to explore on a given route out on the Bay. Find us on the pontoon 'Mermaid Quay'.
We are a charitable trust, based in North East of Scotland with the aim of making dinghy sailing accessible to all.
We provide something for everyone - from our RYA recognised Sailing School for those who have never been in a boat before to racing for those more experienced sailors, and everything in-between!
We can come to you to arrange your trip, or you can come to the Centre for a pre-visit. This will allow us to plan your excursion down to the last detail so that it works perfectly with your individual needs as a school or group.
We are an RYA Teaching Centre and the first Club to achieve Volvo Champion Club status. As well as our Racing and Training programmes we can offer social camping and caravan weekends. Included in our extensive Club House facility is a staffed catering arrangement operating on race days and other special events.
Located on a very attractive 50 acre lake the club has a modern clubhouse, spacious car park and an enclosed boat compound.
Kilbowie is managed by North Lanarkshire Council, providing 5-day courses mainly for Primary 7 pupils, though not exclusively as weekends and some weeks are available for other groups.
Carsington Water, set in the beautiful Peak District, blends with its natural setting to create sailing facilities of an excellent quality. Members join us from many surrounding counties; attending the Club to sail for pleasure, race, enjoy social events and to take part in a wide range of training programs. We welcome new members and are always happy to show people around.
Camel Sailing & Powerboat Centre is the new home for sailing and powerboat tuition in Rock, Cornwall. We are situated on the dinghy park in Rock, which offers us a prime location from which to teach sailing and powerboating.
Welcome to Harbour Challenge Outdoor Education Centre, the premier home of outdoor activities, adventure and extreme sports in Dorset. Our highly experienced instructors are qualified to provide a wide range of activities from climbing to coasteering, mountain biking to kayaking and sailing to windsurfing suitable for all ages, groups and abilities.
The RYA (Royal Yachting Association) is the National Governing Body for many water-sports in the UK including Sailing, Windsurfing and Power-Boating. The RYA is committed to ensuring that all of its Recognised Training Centres (RTCs) provide high standards of tuition, equipment and facilities. Quality is maintained through annual inspections to ensure these standards are met.
FACT is fully recognised by the Royal Yachting Association to teach RYA dinghy sailing and powerboat training courses and to assess for certificates at all levels.
Dorchester Sailing Club is a family-friendly club in the Thames Valley, situated just off the A415/A4074 less than half a mile from the picturesque village of Dorchester-on-Thames. It provides an ideal environment for both new and experienced sailors.
Set in a beautiful Pennine valley on the border between Northumberland and Durham and bounded by moorland and conifers, Derwent Reservoir is perfectly located and is within easy reach of Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Mepal Outdoor Centre has been providing outdoor experiences for over 30 years to schools, colleges, youth groups, clubs, charities, corporate groups, families and individuals. Whether you are visiting us for the day or coming for a residential visit, we can tailor a programme to suit your needs.
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