Pico / Fusion Hire

Choose from a Pico or Fusion sailing dinghy *sailing experience is required*

Laser Pico - Built for family fun, is a great boat for beginners and intermediate sailors. Can be sailed single handed or there is enough room for max 3 children or an adult and a child.

Fusion - a small and very popular single/double-handed dinghy for beginner to intermediate sailors. They are particularly popular with those looking to progress their skills including youth racers. There is enough room for max 3 children or an adult and a child.

Please read the following information before booking your hire equipment.

1. Under 18’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult who must stay on site during the duration of the hire session
2. Under 16’s must be supervised by a responsible adult who must always stay on the shore side (In sight of participant)
3. Under 8’s must be supervised by a responsible adult who is on the water either on the same craft or on different craft.
4. Under 6’s must be accompanied by an adult on the same craft
5. Weather Conditions – Sometimes the weather conditions may not be suitable for your session. In this instance, we will do our best to contact you before you arrive but there may be occasions when this is not possible. Our staff will make the final decision as to whether your session can go ahead. Please respect our staff's decision.

1. Previous sailing experience equivalent to RYA Junior Stage 3 or Adult Start Sailing. The hirer but be competent to launch/land, sail on all points of sailing and understand what to do in the event of a capsize or man overboard.
2. Customer must be water confident wearing a buoyancy aid.
3. A digital disclaimer form must be completed for all participants before arrival
4. Buoyancy aids will be provided by us and must be worn correctly and always fastened when on the water (Customers may not wear their own buoyancy aid’s)

This activity takes place outdoors where you will be exposed to the elements. Please bring:

1. Wetsuit (Unless you have pre booked one from us) or Warm Comfortable Clothing i.e. sportswear (ideally fast drying) - Please note from 1 September – 31 March wetsuits must be worn and are included in the price
2. Suitable footwear which you don’t mind getting wet such as wetsuit shoes/boots, old trainers, beach shoes. Flip flops are not suitable.
3. We also recommend bringing (as appropriate) ; coat, sun hat / cream, a change of clothes and a towel.