Watersports for Schools and community groups
Watersports Schools Outdoor Education
Watersports Outdoor Education in Brighton
Our watersports school outdoor education programs are available to school, community, language school, scout, guide and any youth groups. Please have a look at the basic options below. Please contact us to get a tailor made quote to suit your groups requirements.
Sailing Taster Sessions
Give students the chance to experience sailing on the open water. Our taster sessions start from Brighton Marina, where groups board a yacht or keelboat with an experienced skipper.
After a safety briefing, we head out of the marina and set sail along the Sussex coastline.
Students can take an active role on board, learning how to hoist the sails, take the helm and work as part of the crew. It’s a hands-on introduction to sailing with plenty of time to enjoy the views – and in summer we often see dolphins. There’s also the option for a quick swim.
Key details
- Two-hour sailing classes from Brighton Marina
- Learn to hoist sails and steer under guidance
- Shoreline cruising along Brighton & Sussex coast
- Price: £55 per person
- Duration: 2 hours
- Programs can be tailor made to suit your group needs or available time.
Enrichment Weeks – Sailing, Navigation & Powerboating
Our Enrichment Week blends adventure, learning and skills development. Students can achieve their RYA Youth Sailing Stage 1 qualification, complete a coastal sailing trip and experience an exciting powerboat ride.
RYA Stage 1 objectives
- Basic sailing skills – steering, tacking, gybing
- Understanding boat parts and safety
- Ropework and collision avoidance
- Working as a team on board
Coastal trip
Plan and sail to a destination such as Newhaven or Shoreham, learning navigation and teamwork along the way.
Powerboat session
A fun, high-energy ride where students can take the helm under supervision.
Key details
- Price: Varies on length of session and number of days, please contact us
- Duration: 1-5 day programme in May/June/July
- Suitable for ages 12+
- No previous experience required
- Ability-based progression for experienced students
- Programs can be tailor made to suit your group needs or available time
RYA Youth Sailing – Stages 1–4 Courses
Students can work towards RYA Youth Sailing qualifications from Stages 1 to 4 over multiple sessions that can be run during or after school time.
Each certificate is a recognised achievement and can support wider learning such as PE, enrichment programmes or the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Stage 1 – Introduction to Sailing
Covers basic rigging, parts of the boat, sailing across the wind, steering, tacking and gybing.
Stage 2 – Building Confidence
Focus on helming and crewing skills, trimming sails, balancing the boat, ropework and collision avoidance.
Stage 3 – Independent Sailing Skills
Rigging for conditions, advanced sailing techniques, sailing in any direction and an introduction to racing.
Stage 4 – Sailing in Real Conditions
Recovering a person overboard, anchoring under sail, advanced tacking and gybing, coming alongside. Students gain a tidal endorsement allowing them to sail on the sea as well as inland waters.
Key details
- Price: Varies on length of session and number of days, please contact us
- Duration: 90-minute weekly sessions in Spring/Summer
- Suitable for ages 12+
- All levels welcome – beginners to advanced
- Higher-level or adult training available for experienced students
