Watery Adventures - Sailing Lessons and Weekends

If you've ever fancied trying your hand at sailing this selection of lessons, experience days, weekend breaks and intensive courses is for you. Get your RYA qualification and have fun at the same time.

Hands On Evening Sail for One - £69 After a busy day of work what could be better than a relaxing evening out on the open seas? Board this 36ft ocean going yacht for an evening of sailing in the Solent. The experience is perfect for brushing up your sailing skills or for the first time sailor looking to experience the magic of yachting. Your skipper will introduce you to the basics and then you will sail for the rest of the evening taking turns behind the wheel with the other participants.

Have a Go at Sailing for One (Half-Day) - £75 Get rigging and rolling with this super taster/improver sailing experience on the Norfolk Broads With tuition given by a qualified RYA senior instructor, climb aboard a 24-foot Pegasus Yacht and marvel at the beauty of your surroundings as you learn new skills or expand on your existing experience. With a focus on on-water experience, you’ll cover vital aspects; from helming to sheet handling and the roles of other crew on board.

Sailing on a Thames Barge (for two) - £89 Turn back the clock and enjoy a great day out on a vintage Thames barge. You and your partner will have a relaxing day out on these historic vessels, with the emphasis being on enjoying the scenery, the good food and the thrill of seeing these large vessels under sail. It is not a high activity centre although you can become involved in hoisting sails and steering if you wish. Time spent at the controls will depend on the skipper, weather, location, number of passengers and individual enthusiasm.

Half Day of Sailing Fun - £95 A great introduction to the fun of sailing. Fancy yourself as a budding Ellen MacArthur, harnessing nature’s resources and cutting across the water under the power of the wind?  Experience the joy of sailing with a half day or a full day course under the guidance of a qualified instructor learning the skills of sailing a yacht or dinghy. On the full day experience, you'll be taught the points of sail, rules of the waves and the gybe.

Hands On Half Sailing Day for One - £125 Try out life on the ocean waves with this half day sailing in the waters of the Solent If you have always wanted to experience the magic of yachting this is the experience for you! Your skipper will introduce you to the basics and then you will sail for the rest of the morning taking turns behind the wheel with the other participants. This is a great way to enjoy this wonderful sport, on the safe waters of the Solent.

Hands-On Half Sailing Day for One in Ipswich - £125 Try life on the ocean waves with this half day experience leaving from the Neptune Marina Always wanted to experience the magic of sailing? This is the experience for you! Your skipper will introduce you to all grounding concepts and then you will get to sail for the rest of the morning.  You'll take turns at the helm with the other participants and experience a part of what being a crew member is like.

Sailing Lesson / Experience Day - £135 Enjoy a great day learning to sail. This is specifically geared towards beginners so no previous experience is required. If you think sailing is all about lounging around drinking wine then think again, this experience is all about rolling up your sleeves and getting involved. You will be an active crew member and encouraged to take part in many aspects of sailing the yacht, including setting sails, tacking and helming.

Round the World Yacht Thrill - £149 Step aboard and taste the adventure of sailing a racing thoroughbred Suitable for complete beginners to experienced sailors, this action packed day out on the beautiful Solent makes an excellent gift. Everyone on-board has the opportunity to get really involved in sailing the yacht from steering to raising the sails and working on the foredeck. Throughout the experience a professional skipper and crew are on hand to ensure everyone gets the most out of their day.

Full Day of Sailing Fun - £165 A great introduction to the fun of sailing. Fancy yourself as a budding Ellen MacArthur, harnessing nature’s resources and cutting across the water under the power of the wind?  Experience the joy of sailing with a half day or a full day course under the guidance of a qualified instructor learning the skills of sailing a yacht or dinghy. On the full day experience, you'll be taught the points of sail, rules of the waves and the gybe.

Hands On Full Sailing Day for One - £169 Experience the magic of sailing with a full day aboard a 36ft ocean going yacht. Whether you are a first time sailor who has always wanted to venture onto the open seas or if you just want to brush up your sailings skills this full day sailing experience is perfect. Your skipper will introduce you to the basics and then you will sail for the rest of the day taking turns behind the wheel with the other participants.

Hands-On Full Sailing Day for One in Ipswich - £169 Experience a full day of magical marine action aboard a 42ft ocean-going yacht Whether you are a first time sailor and have always wanted to venture onto the open ocean or if you just want to hone your sailing skills, this full day sailing experience is for you. Your skipper will show you the basics and then you'll get to sail for the rest of the day, taking turns behind the wheel with the other participants.

One Day Sailing Taster in Ipswich - £179 A perfect course for beginners looking for an introduction to this amazing sport These days are excellent for starter sailors, free of the pressures of a formal qualification. There is no set itinerary but your skipper will guide you through the basics of sailing including rigging the sails, using the engine, point of sail; as well as helming and manoeuvring the boat, anchorage and marine safety.

Yacht Sailing Weekend - £225 Have you ever watched a yacht sailing through open waters and thought "I would love to do that" well, this is your chance. We have arranged for that once in a lifetime experience: an introduction to the art of sailing over a weekend. What does the activity include? The courses commence on Friday evening with two night's on-board accommodation normally included.

Hands On Half Sailing Day for Two - £250 Take to the open seas with this hands-on half day of sailing aboard a 36ft ocean going yacht. If you have always wanted to experience the magic of yachting then this experience is for you! Your skipper will introduce you to the basics and then you will sail for the rest of the morning taking turns behind the wheel with the other participants. This is a great way to enjoy this wonderful sport, on the safe waters of the Solent.

Hands On Full Sailing Day for Two - £335 Board this 36ft ocean going yacht for a full day nautical adventure for two Whether you are a first time sailor who has always wanted to venture onto the open seas or if you just want to brush up your sailing skills this full day sailing experience is perfect. Your skipper will introduce you to the basics and then you will sail for the rest of the day taking turns behind the wheel with the other participants.