Sailing
We are a Royal Yachting Association Accredited Training Centre and offer a range of courses leading to the internationally recognised RYA certificates.
Alternatively we can arrange tuition to suit you – it could be a half-day taster session for your first sail or a chance to refresh your skills if you haven’t sailed for a while. Please call us to find out more.
We offer all of the courses listed below in either sailing dinghies or our Hawk 20 keel boat. If you have your own boat we offer own boat tuition so you can learn how to get the most out of it!
We also offer family day sailing outings for two adults and up to three children (under 16) in one boat. Please do contact us to make arrangements.
If you wish to study in advance for any of the RYA courses, please click on the RYA web-shop logo at the bottom of the page to see our recommended reading.
You need to be an experienced sailor to an appropriate level in the RYA sailing scheme before participating in the following courses.
Courses run from Easter to October – please contact us for dates and availability. For two people booking together we can usually run a course at a time to suit you. There is a discount if 3 or more people book on a course at the same time. Prices are based on a minimum of two people per course.
If you are interested in joining the RYA please click the following link to get the most out of your boating – Join the RYA online today!
Onboard Sailing Club
Our Onboard Sailing Club is for young people aged 8-16. The club meets every Tuesday from 4:30pm until 7:00pm, from 25th April until the end of October, and is a great way for young people to sail regularly with expert advice and support.
Annual Membership – £50 (members are entitled to reduced rate sessions and a 10% discount on all shop merchandise except refreshments). Non-members are welcome!
Onboard Sessions – £6 for members, £16 for non-members
Sailing Boats at Derwent Water Marina
Our extensive fleet of modern dinghies means that whatever your experience there is something for you.
- Laser Funboats
- Fusion
- Laser Picos
- Laser 1s
- Laser 16s
- Laser Bahia
- Hawk 20 Keel Boat
Equipment: we have a wide range of wetsuits, spray tops and buoyancy aids. Please bring your own footwear such as wetsuit boots or old trainers.