Start Sailing

Keen to try sailing?

Think that sailing is too complicated? We’re here to tell you all you need to know to either get started or to progress to the next stage!

The best place to start is the RYA Start Boating hub – there’s loads of useful information there about how to get into sailing and racing.

https://www.rya.org.uk/get-afloat/Pages/start-sailing-boating.aspx

Want to join a sailing club?

The RYA OnBoard programme is the best place to start.

https://www.rya.org.uk/programmes/onboard/Pages/onboard-home.aspx

SAILING FOR FUN

Have you ever read, or watched, Swallows and Amazons? Once you’ve learnt how to sail there are so many opportunities open to you to learn new skills and have adventures. Sailing gives you freedom once you have confidence on the water but always plan properly AND WEAR A LIFE JACKET......

SAILING IS FOR EVERYONE!!

The Sailability programme provides lots of options for boating with a disability. Simply follow this link for all the information you need and some great videos.

https://www.rya.org.uk/programmes/rya-sailability/Pages/hub.aspx