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Get your first taste of sailing in a safe and supportive setting. During this 90-minute session, you’ll develop fundamental skills, learning how to steer, control sails, and handle a small dinghy on calm waters. Instruction is designed for beginners, with practical guidance tailored to build confidence from the first moments on the water.
The session starts with an on-shore briefing introducing safety, boat layout, and basic sailing terminology. You’ll be guided through rigging your dinghy and shown how to use the equipment correctly, with instructors supporting beginners throughout.
Once on the water, the focus shifts to practical exercises, practising steering, adjusting sails, and learning how to respond to wind and water conditions. Instruction is continuous, providing feedback and encouragement as skills are developed.
In the final part of the session, you’ll practise sailing independently in sheltered areas, consolidating your understanding of boat control, sail handling, and water awareness. Each step is carefully structured to ensure safety while giving you a sense of autonomy afloat.
Sessions take place on a managed reservoir near Forest Row, East Sussex, offering calm, sheltered waters ideal for beginners. Designated launch points, clear safety boundaries, and supervised areas provide a structured environment for learning.
The surrounding woodland trails and public access areas provide a pleasant setting for preparation and observation. Friends or family can watch safely from shore while instruction continues on the water, ensuring focus and a safe experience.
No prior sailing experience is required, making the session suitable for complete beginners. All under-18s must be accompanied on site by an adult to ensure safety and supervision.
Participants should wear clothing suitable for getting wet and secure footwear. Arriving 15 minutes early allows time for briefing and preparation, maximising on-water practice.
Qualified instructors offer structured, hands-on teaching that focuses on practical skill development, confidence, and enjoyment. Beginners are guided every step of the way while still experiencing the independence of sailing on their own.
Small group sizes, clear water zones, and carefully planned sessions ensure every participant receives individual guidance. This approach helps build competence, self-assurance, and an appreciation for sailing in a safe, supportive environment.
Anyone aged 8 and over can join, with all under-18s requiring an adult to remain on site. The session is suitable for complete beginners, providing structured guidance from qualified instructors.
This ensures safety while allowing young participants to focus on learning and gaining confidence afloat.
You’ll learn boat handling, steering, and sail adjustment, along with launching and returning to shore safely. Water awareness, balance, and decision-making are also developed through hands-on practice.
Each skill is introduced gradually, giving time to practise under instructor supervision before trying independent exercises in sheltered areas.
No, the session is designed specifically for beginners. All necessary equipment is provided, and instructors guide you through every step, ensuring safety and confidence while learning.
This means anyone can participate regardless of prior experience.
Most of the 90 minutes is spent on the water, with brief shore-based instruction for safety and technique. The session is designed to maximise practical sailing experience.
This ensures a balance between learning, practising, and reviewing skills in a controlled environment.
Yes, instructors provide guidance tailored to each sailor’s ability, correcting technique and offering tips for improvement.
This hands-on support helps you progress quickly while maintaining safety and confidence.
Comfortable clothing suitable for getting wet, secure footwear, and layers or sun protection depending on weather are recommended.
A towel and change of clothes will make the session more comfortable, especially after practice in the dinghy.
All equipment, including the dinghy and buoyancy aid, is provided. Personal boats are not required for this beginner session.
Using supplied boats ensures instructors can focus fully on coaching and providing a consistent, safe environment.
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East Sussex
Surrey, East and West Sussex, United Kingdom
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Surrey, East and West Sussex, United Kingdom
From £400
