Sailing school
Learn to sail, properly
Sailing is easy to start and takes a lifetime to master. You'll take the helm on day one.
- Start age
- 8 years+
- Group size
- Max 4 per boat
- Certification
- RYA route
- Season
- Oct – May
Programmes
From first lesson to first boat
Begin with a half-day taster and go as far as you like. Most people who try it come back.
Learn to sail
Beginner courses that put you on the helm on day one, in small groups, with an instructor aboard.
Read moreRYA courses
The certification recognised worldwide, for chartering abroad, skippering your own boat or working on the water.
Read moreBuy sailing gear
Light, quick-drying, sun-resistant kit chosen for Indian conditions rather than the North Sea.
Read moreBuy a sailing boat
Start smaller than you think. A dinghy sailed each weekend teaches more, costs less and resells more easily.
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Questions
Before your first lesson
Must I know how to swim?
No. Students always wear a buoyancy aid, and a safety boat stays on the water. Feeling at ease in water helps, but it isn't required.
When can children start?
Structured junior sailing starts at around eight, once they can handle a small dinghy. There is no upper limit, and many beginners are over fifty.
When do courses run?
October to May. No courses run during the southwest monsoon, from June to September.
Is an RYA certificate recognised abroad?
Yes. It is the most widely recognised recreational sailing certificate, and most overseas charter firms ask for Day Skipper or higher for bareboat hire.
What should I bring to a first lesson?
Clothes that can get wet, shoes with grip, sun protection and a change of clothes. Boats, buoyancy aids and equipment are provided.
Book a course
Share the course and your dates, and we'll confirm what's running.
Course enquiry
Try it once. It costs less than you'd think.
Share your date, port and group size. We reply with options and a firm price, usually within the hour.