We are a Royal Yachting Association Training Centre and offer a range of courses leading to 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've not sailed for a while.

If you have your own boat we can show you how to get the most out of it!

New for 2009 - We can now offer all of the courses listed below in our Beneteau First 18 Keel boat.

 

Sailing Taster / Refresher – Come and have a go at sailing or brush up your skills.
Start sailing (Level 1) - This is a great course for beginners. (Min 2 day course)
Basic Skills (Level 2) – Improve on your sailing skills. (Min 2 day course)

You should have completed a Basic Skills (Level 2) course before participating in the following courses
Seamanship skills – Gain experience to be able to sail and make decisions independently. (Min 2 day course)
Sailing with spinnakers – Learn how to sail with an asymmetric or symmetric spinnaker. (Min 2 day course)
Start Racing – Build the confidence, skill and knowledge to take part in club racing. (Min 2 day course)

Youth Scheme (Stage 1 – Stage 4) – Fun courses for people aged 14 years and younger.

 

 

 

 

Onboard Sailing Club – for young people aged 8-16. The club meets every Tuesday from 5.00p.m until 7.00p.m and is a great way for young people to sail regularly with expert advice and support.

 

 

 

Prices

RYA 2 Day Course - £175 per person

RYA 5 Day Course - £370 per person

½ Day Sailing Taster or Refresher - £60 per person

Prices are based on there being a minimum of two people per course. There is a discount for three or more people who book on a course together.

We have courses running from Easter to the end of October - please contact us for availability and latest dates. If there are 2 of you wanting to do the same thing we can usually arrange to run a course at time to suit you.

 

Onboard Membership - £30 (members are entitled to reduced rate sessions and a 10% discount on all shop merchandise except refreshments)

Onboard Sessions - £5 for members, £12 for non-members

 

Are you looking to get Qualified?

If your over 16, Working/Volunteering in outdoor education or sport in Cumbria or Lancashire, you may qualify for up to £250 towards fees for a variety of outdoor and sports qualifications. You will be required to deliver a minimum of 15hrs volunteering in return for this support. Full details are available at www.cumbria.ac.uk/getqualified

 

Dinghies at Derwent Water Marina

 

Our extensive fleet of modern dinghys means that whatever your experience there is something for you.

 

Laser Funboats

Laser Picos

Laser 1s

Laser 16s

Laser Bahia

 

We have a wide range of wetsuits, spraytops and bouyancy aids but you will need to bring footwear such as wetsuit boots or old trainers.