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Dorset Sailing

HAMWORTHY OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE Canoeing / Sailing Hamworthy Park, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4DQ Courses: Dinghy Level 1 - Start Sailing , Dinghy Level 2 - Basic Skills, Dinghy Day Sailing, Dinghy Seamanship, Dinghy racing. Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 1, Start Sailing Stage 2, Start Sailing Stage 3, Start Sailing Stage 4. Powerboat Level 1 Course, Powerboat Level 2 Course, Safety Boat Course, Intermediate Powerboat Course, Advanced Powerboat Course. Powerboat Instructor. BCU Kayaking courses available at all levels. Rock climbing, Caving, Abseiling and Ropes Courses available. Holiday Activities also available. Tel: 01202 678336 E-mail: hamworthyoec@poole.gov.uk Web: www.hamworthyoecentre.co.uk Back to top WEST BAY RIVER BOAT HIRE Boat Hire West Bay Harbour, West Bay, Dorset Whether its a family day out with the children or a romantic amble down river we can accommodate you accordingly. Picnic on either 14ft or 16ft boats on the River Brit surrounded by the picturesque West Bay. Prices start at £9.50 per hour. For further details don't hesitate to call. Tel: 07905 689994 or 01308 422998 E-mail: heatherbellcottage@btinternet.com Back to top

Principal Power The Waterfront, Cobbs Quay, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4EL Tel: 01202 661881  Fax: 01202 664222 E-Mail: office@principalpower.com Principal Power has been in the boating business for over 10 Years. Based in Poole, Dorset, our experience comes from all aspects of the marine industry from safety to chartering, training to boat management - this gives us the scope to offer a comprehensive service to every discerning boat owner and for those looking to enter the wonderful world of boating. Please see our website for further information on our Power, Motor Boat and Jet Ski Courses, or our skippered motor cruiser charter services in the UK, Mediterranean and Caribbean.

Milton Abbey School Sailing Club Milton Abbey School, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0BZ Tel: 01258 880484       E-mail: tony.prior@miltonabbey.co.uk Courses: Dinghy Level 1 - Start Sailing / Dinghy Level 2 - Basic Skills / Dinghy Seamanship Skills / Dinghy Day Sailing / Dinghy Start Racing / Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 1 / Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 2 / Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 3 / Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 4 / Keelboat Level 1 - Start Sailing / Keelboat Level 2 - Basic Skills / Keelboat Seamanship Skills / Keelboat Day Sailing / Powerboat Level 1 Course / Powerboat Level 2 Course

Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre Knightsdale Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 0HS Tel: 01305 784927        E-mail: woec@dorsetcc.gov.uk Web: www.dorsetforyou.com/outdoored Courses: Dinghy Level 1 - Start Sailing / Dinghy Level 2 - Basic Skills / Dinghy Day Sailing / Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 1 /Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 2 / Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 3 / Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 4 / Powerboat Level 1 Course / Powerboat Level 2 Course / Safety Boat Course

Coastal Sea School The Quay, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8DX Daytime : 01305 830121    Tel: 0870 3213271 E-mail: school@coastalsafety.com       Web: www.coastalseaschool.co.uk Personal Watercraft Proficiency Course / Powerboat Level 1 Course / Powerboat Level 2 Course / Powerboat Intermediate Course / Powerboat Advanced Course / Safety Boat Course

PGL Osmington Osmington Bay Centre, Shortlake Lane, Osmington, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6EG Tel: 01305 836200    Mobile: 07796 852132 E-mail: families@pgl.co.uk        Web: www.pgl.co.uk Courses: Powerboat Level 1 Course / Powerboat Level 2 Course / Safety Boat Course

Portland Maritime Centre Ltd 2 Coastguard Cottages, Grove Point, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DW Daytime : 01305 861087    Tel: 01305 861000 E-mail: ian@boatschool.co.uk         Web: www.boatschool.co.uk Courses: Powerboat Level 1 Course / Powerboat Level 2 Course / Powerboat Intermediate Course / Powerboat Advanced Course / Safety Boat Course

NMI Sailing School 3 The Knapp, Chickerell, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4DY Tel: 01305 780054    Mobile: 07885 522286 E-mail: simon@nmi-sailing.com        Web: www.nmi-sailing.com Courses: Start Yachting Course / Competent Crew Practical Course / Day Skipper Practical Sailing Course (Tidal) / Coastal Skipper Practical Sailing Course (Tidal) / RYA Coastal Skipper Sailing Practical Examination / RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sailing Practical Examination [Back to top]

Hampshire & The New Forest Sailing

GALLEON MARINE Boating / Sailing Colt Hill, Odiham, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1AL Take the truly beautiful Basingstoke Canal and add Galleon Marine's fleet of superb holiday craft and you have the perfect combination for that idyllic short break or full length holiday. Galleon Marine offer a range of narrowboats from 2 to 8 berths to suit most requirements, all fitted to a high standard for your comfort and convenience. Jim and Jan Peile owners of the only holiday hire company on the Surrey and Hampshire, Basingstoke Canal and have plenty of enthusiasm and pride in providing that personal service to ensure that you enjoy your holiday to the full with modern narrowboats, designed and especially built to meet both the requirements of the holiday maker and the environmental considerations of this beautiful and historic waterway. Also for hire row boats, punts, canoes and kayak's. Tel: 01256 703691    Fax: 01256 703937 E-mail: galleonmarine@canalia.com Web: www.galleonmarine.co.uk Back to top ROYAL LYMINGTON YACHT CLUB Sailing Bath Road, Lymington, SO41 3SE Established in 1922 and situated on the West Bank of the Lymington River in a lovely Georgian market town. The large Members' Club caters for all aspects of the sport of sailing. Highlights of the Club's programme include the famous Wednesday Junior Sailing community programme for local children aged 8 to 18 (from which 2 of our 2008 Olympic medallists Pippa Wilson and Nick Rogers have graduated. Registered with the Royal Yachting Association as a Champion Club and Training Centre, the Club now offers its sailing and powerboat training courses, 1 on 1 and small group sessions for all standards to non-members, so if you would like to try out this wonderful sport or improve your skills. We welcome visiting yachtsman. Tel: 01590 672677 E-mail: sail@rlymyc.org.uk Web: www.rlymyc.org.uk Back to top SOUTH COAST SAILING (SAIL CRUISING) Sailing Cirrus, Trinity Road, Bentworth, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5NT Courses: Start Yachting Course - Competent Crew Practical Course - Day Skipper Practical Sailing Course (Tidal) - Coastal Skipper Practical Sailing Course (Tidal) - RYA Coastal Skipper Sailing Practical Examination - RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sailing Practical Examination. Tel: 07768 611978 E-mail: denis.johnson3@btinternet.com Web: www.southcoastsailing.co.uk Back to top

Calshot Sailing Club

Calshot Spit, Fawley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1BR
Tel: 02380 891003       Web: www.calshot-sailing.co.uk

From its ideal beachfront location, Calshot Sailing Club provides access to some of the finest open water in the Solent. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed. The clubhouse offers a warm, dry viewing position for spectators and the secure boat pound is safe for even the youngest members. Dinghy sailors for dinghy sailors run the club. It is a small family oriented club based at the entrance to Southampton Water. The sailing season runs from just before Easter until the end of the year. There are races most weekends and evenings when tides permit. New members always welcome.

Lymington Amateur Rowing Club

Bath Road, Lymington, Hants, SO41 3RU
Tel: Peter Lock on 07769 937478        E-mail: petermlock@hotmail.com
Web: larc16.tripod.com

Lymington Rowing Club was established in 1881. Our clubhouse can be found on the corner of Quay Rd in Lymington. The club has and always will promote the fun & social side of the sport as well as the serious aspect of competitive rowing. If you would like to try rowing for a bit of fun or if you are an established rower wishing to train hard please get in touch or come along to the club house, we are looking forward to seeing you.

Lymington Cruising School (SAIL CRUISING)

3 Buckland Court, Lower Buckland Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9ER
Tel: 01590 677478    Mobile: 07767 377306
E-mail: lymingtoncruising@btinternet.com
Web: www.lymingtoncruisingschool.co.uk

Courses: Start Yachting Course / Competent Crew Practical Course / Day Skipper / Practical Sailing Course (Tidal) / Coastal Skipper Practical Sailing Course (Tidal) /
RYA Coastal Skipper Sailing Practical Examination / RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sailing Practical Examination

Hamble River Sailing Club

The Ferry Hard, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4JB
Tel: 02380 452070
E-mail: sailsec@hambleriversc.org.uk     Web: www.hambleriversc.org.uk

Located on the west bank of the River Hamble, the Hamble River Sailing Club has plenty of facilities and offers a wide range sailing disciplines.

Locks Sailing Club

6 Longshore Way, Milton, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 8LS
Tel: 02392 829833
E-mail: commodore@lockssc.co.uk     Web: www.lockssc.co.uk

Locks Sailing Club has an active racing fleet and a commitment to junior training.

Portsmouth Sailing Club

The Old Consulate, Bath Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2JL
Tel: 02392 820596
E-mail: commodore@portsmouthsc.co.uk     Web: www.portsmouthsc.co.uk

Home of the successful Parhleion Yacht Series and the Frostbite series for dinghies.

Royal Southern Yacht Club

Rope Walk, Hamble, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4HB
Tel: 02380 450300
E-mail: admin@royal-southern.co.uk     Web: www.royal-southern.co.uk

Yacht racing from Club to World Championships, along with Cruising, Motor Boat and Youth programmes.

Stokes Bay Sailing Club

The Promenade, Stokes Bay Road, Gosport, Hants, PO12 2BL
Tel:  02392 581513
E-mail: administrator@stokesbay-sc.co.uk      Web: www.stokesbay-sc.co.uk

The club races all year round, in various series including Spring, Summer, Winter, Saturday,  Sunday, Wednesday, Sundowners etc.

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Isle of Wight Sailing

UKSA Watersports Arctic Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7PQ Whether you're planning your next group trip, family holiday or are looking for a new hobby, Cowes based maritime charity UKSA is a great place to learn or improve your sailing and watersports skills. As a RYA training centre, you can learn how to dinghy sail, windsurf or kayak with our fully-trained instructors and being based on the Isle of Wight, we have access to a variety of locations and weather conditions. Regardless of your ability, as long as you are over 8 years old we have the course for you. We provide all safety equipment for the duration of your course and offer both residential and non-residential prices. Make your next visit to the Island a splash with UKSA. Tel: 01983 203001    Fax: 01983 295938 E-mail: leisure@uksa.org Web: www.uksa.org Back to top MEDINA VALLEY CENTRE Sailing Dodnor Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TE Medina Valley Centre is a Christian charity located on the sheltered banks of the Medina river, which means that the conditions are very favourable for beginners and intermediate sailors. There is easy access to the Solent for more challenging experiences. We are an RYA recognised teaching establishment for Dinghy sailing and provide RYA Junior Sailing Scheme courses Stages 1-4 (minimum age 8 years), as well as the Adult Scheme and Powerboating courses. We also provide half-day “brush-up” sessions with very favourable student/:instructor rations for those who want to consolidate their skills in particular areas. We can deliver “taster” sessions for groups and all programmes are offered on a residential or non-residential basis. Tel: 01983 522195    Fax: 01983 825962 E-mail: info@medinavalleycentre.org.uk Web: www.medinavalleycentre.org.uk Back to top

Wiltshire Sailing

SALLY NARROW BOATS LTD Boating Holidays Bradford-on-Avon Marina, Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts, BA15 1UD Sally Narrow Boats Ltd guarantee your canal boat holiday lives up to expectations. Based on the Kennet and Avon Canal the fleet of 15 narrow boats allows cruising to Bristol in the West or Reading in the East. Our well-built fleet continues to offer the highest standards of comfort and cleanliness. We focus on customer service and our friendly staff will do all they can to ensure you have a pleasurable and memorable holiday. Easilyaccessible from both the M4 and M5 motorways, we provide the ideal location from which to start your cruise. Full instruction on safe handling of the boat and operation of locks are given. Short breaks and weekly hire available all year. Tel: 01225 864923 E-mail: enquiries@sallynarrowboats.co.uk Web: www.sallynarrowboats.co.uk Back to top

Chippenham Sailing & Canoeing Club

1 Willis Close, Chippenham, SN15 3GJ
E-mail: chris@chrisany5.wanadoo.co.uk
Web: http://homepages.rya-online.net/chippenhamSCC/

Please contact the club for further information.

The Lock Inn Cottage - Bike and Boat Hire

48 Frome Road, Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1LE
Tel: 01225 868068     E-mail: lockinn@thelockinn.co.uk

You can cycle a 56 mile stretch of the Kennet and Avon Canal. Hire a bike here. Open 7 days a week, the Lock Inn Cottage can provide all types of bike including Children's bikes, child trailers and tandems. You can also hire a Day boat of Canadian canoe. The bike hire is next door to the Canalside cafe - all day menu and a selection of beers and wines.

Scottswharf Dayboats

Scotts Wharf, Spout La Seend, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6PE
Tel: 01380 828200

Self Drive Canal Boat day hire for up to twelve persons Fully Equipped with sink, cooker and fridge All essential amenities for your comfort including toilet & washroom.

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