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This was a great experience. I do think the low tide hampers ones ability to enjoy it fully. Obviously this cant be avoided. Next time I'll book outside of low tides. Otherwise fun and good to be in nature. Will book again.
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Explore the beautiful waters of Christchurch Harbour with our Sailing Hire. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or a beginner looking for a new adventure, our dinghy hire offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy the stunning views and abundant wildlife of the area while gliding across the shallow waters, ensuring both safety and fun.
Hiring a dinghy allows you to navigate the expansive sailing area of Christchurch Harbour at your own pace. With a variety of boats available, including Zests, Tera, H12 (singles), and H12.2 and H15 (double handers), you'll have the freedom to choose the vessel that suits your preferences and experience level.
Keep in mind the shallow waters enhance safety and add an element of excitement to your adventure.
Our Sailing Hire is located in the picturesque town of Christchurch, Dorset, providing access to the expansive waters of Christchurch Harbour and its surrounding areas.
To ensure the safety of all participants, we require that sailors are competent and knowledgeable about sailing techniques and safety procedures. This can be demonstrated through a certificate of competence or by showcasing your skills to our team.
Additionally, it's essential to check the tides before booking to ensure optimal sailing conditions.
Our Sailing Hire experience offers the perfect blend of freedom and safety. With a focus on providing a memorable and enjoyable experience, we prioritise your safety on the water.
Our range of boats caters to various skill levels, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the beauty of Christchurch Harbour. Plus, our friendly team is always on hand to offer assistance and guidance, making your sailing adventure truly unforgettable.
Dinghy hire is available for all ages, with a minimum age of 12+ for independent sailing with adult supervision.
Yes, dinghy hire is for competent sailors only. You must demonstrate your sailing skills or provide a certificate of competence.
If you're not experienced in this sport, you can scroll to the bottom of this page and look through our other courses. You'll find other sailing courses that will give you the experience needed for independent hire.
We offer a variety of boats, including Zests, Tera, H12 (singles), and H12.2 and H15 (double handers), catering to different preferences and experience levels.
We don’t charge extra for things you need for each booking. So wetsuits are available to all who want to use them. Buoyancy aids are compulsory so of course you get one of those.
We are happy for well-behaved dogs to accompany you as long as the equipment comes back in the same condition.
Unfortunately, we don’t. A large council-owned car park in Mudeford Quay is payable by the hour.
Please note that the car park can be very busy during peak season and at the weekends, so please allow plenty of time before your booking.
This was a great experience. I do think the low tide hampers ones ability to enjoy it fully. Obviously this cant be avoided. Next time I'll book outside of low tides. Otherwise fun and good to be in nature. Will book again.
Great fun with ma y beautiful sloth to discover. Nice equipment.
Excellent customer service! Beautiful experience!
We had an amazing time with bobby who was very polite and very chatty with the children and helped them with everything from getting there life jackets on properly to how to sit in the kayak and how to paddle, he was an extremely good instructor 😁
Caroline was a brilliant teacher! What an amazing experience she gave us. She taught us some tips and tricks that are super helpful and made it incredibly fun. Can't wait to go again! Thank you so much x
Our guide Lucy took us across Mudeford Harbour and around the Christchurch loop, she looked after us well. You often kayak against the wind to cross the harbour so the first part was challenging and we ended up needing to be towed by speedboat which got us drenched. The loop…
We had a great time learning to windsurf, the lesson was structured really well so we all picked it up quickly! Nick was very helpful and clear in his explanations making it such an enjoyable experience. Would definitely book again!
Absolutely amazing, loved every moment.Thank you so much and looking forward to returning in the summer...
Simon loved his sailing experience very much and Nick was a great mentor Thank you
As complete beginners, we found Nick to be an excellent tutor - he was very flexible, tailoring the level of support to our needs, tugging us out to where we needed to be, and swiftly coming to our rescue when we capsized! In Christchurch Harbour the water is calm, shallow…
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