Something for everyone

 From windsurfing and dinghy sailing, to larger keelboats and yachts – there are so many ways to learn to sail and enjoy time afloat.

Whether you want to potter about exploring your local stretch of water, join a sailing club full of like-minded people or get competitive on the racecourse, there really is something for everyone.

Learning in a dinghy is a great way to start sailing. Single-handers (boats sailed by one person) are a popular choice and can be the quickest way to learn due to being lightweight and easy to rig and launch.

If you don’t fancy being in a boat alone, double-handers or keelboats are larger boats designed to be sailed by two or more people, making it an enjoyable way to learn with others aboard.

Once you’ve mastered the basics, there are plenty of opportunities to continue to develop your skills and have fun on the water. Maybe getting involved in club racing, venturing further afield dinghy cruising, or feeling the thrill of flying across the water sail or wind foiling.