Learn to sail with Southampton Water Activities Centre. Join the team on a weekend-long introduction to Keelboat sailing. Although no prior experience is required, we recommend building experience in Dinghies before embarking on your Keelboat Journey!

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Start Sailing Course is a fun introduction to Keelboat sailing that gives you the knowledge and skills to rig, launch, recover and sail under instruction.

Why Learn To Sail with SWAC?

1. Our courses are led by friendly, passionate and qualified RYA Instructors
2. We offer courses suitable for adults, children, groups and those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities - anybody can learn new skills
3. We have a variety of brilliant quality Single Handed, Double Handed, Multihull and Keelboat Sailing boats - allowing us to deliver a diverse range of courses
4. All specialist kit is provided – including Buoyancy aids and lifejackets
5. Waterproofs tops and trousers are also available – just in case the British weather is determined to get you wet!

What to bring

Meals & Refreshments

Participants should bring a packed lunch. Alternatively, lunch can be purchased from nearby shops and restaurants.

Hot drinks and water are available from the Centre.

Valuables

We suggest leaving expensive valuables at home or in the car.

Clothing

What’s included?

1. Coastal Waterproofs
2. Buoyancy Aid/Life Jacket

What you need to bring:

1. Closed-toe shoes (essential)
2. Towel
3. Sun cream
4. Any of your own sailing kit you might own that you would want to wear

Requirements

This course is ideal for complete beginners and requires no prerequisites, however an awareness of the basics of dinghy sailing will improve your learning dramatically.

Itinerary

The itinerary for the day will vary depending on your instructor and the weather conditions, however will usually include:

09:00 – Arrive at SWAC to sign in for your course and meet your instructor

09:30 – Sessions start

12:30 to 13:30 – Break for lunch

13:30 – Afternoon sessions commence

16:00 – Finish sessions afloat and de-rig

16:15 – Debrief and get changed

17:00 – Depart