Sailing Experiences

 
 

If you're looking for a gift for someone who loves boats and the sea, then how about giving them a sailing experience?  Imagine what it would be like sailing along the coastline of the south of England!

 

Sunset Sailing in Brighton
£65.00
This sail is great if you're not sure you've got the sea legs for a full day's expedition, or if you can't free yourself up in the day - sail around Brighton's waters for around three hours!

Sunset Sailing in Brighton

Sunset Sailing gives you the chance to help and crew the yacht, or just relax and soak up the ambiance!  Lifejackets and sailing gear are provided (over trousers and jacket) and a glass of sparkling wine is provided. You will form part of a group of 8-10 participants for this experience, depending on the craft used.   Sail off to Into the Blue for more information.  (Get 15% off with the code ITB15FORME - it's on-going, and valid on experiences up to £250.00, although some are excluded).  

 

RYA Sailing Course Brighton
£325.00
This is a Two Day RYA Level 1 sailing course, with no more than six students to one instructor.   

RYA Sailing Course Brighton

Waterproofs, buoyancy aids and all equipment is provided.  The courses are run out of the Marina that's east of Brighton, and the idea is that beginners can learn to sail in the relaxed and informal atmosphere.   Go to Into the Blue for more information 

 

Tall Ship Sailing Dorset
From £59.00
Where you sail to depends on how long you choose to have an experience for.... you can enjoy up to 5 hours on this experience. 

Tall Ship Sailing Dorset

Join the good ship Moonflight, and set sail from Portland Marina on a lovely tall ship to ride the seas along the spectacular Jurassic Coast. Roll your sleeves up and get stuck in with the crew, or just relax and watch the world go by - the choice is yours!  Take the 5 hour experience and you could end up in Lulworth Cove!    Find out more from Into the Blue (Get 15% off with the code ITB15FORME - it's on-going, and valid on experiences up to £250.00, although some are excluded).  

 

How about a Sussex Coastal Boat Trip to the Seven Sisters for Two?

Sussex Coastal Boat Trip to the Seven Sisters for Two

Take a 1 hour 30 minute voyage aboard a Mediterranean cruiser and cruise around Tide Mills, Seaford Bay and the famous Seven Sisters.   Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Sussex coast as the two local boat drivers regale you with personal anecdotes and trivia about theboat and surrounding area.   If you're lucky, you'll be able to see some local wildlife too!  Available from Virgin Experience Days for £102.00

 

There's a Full Day Hands On Sailing Experience Around the Solent for Two
Lymington, Hampshire

How about a Full Day Hands On Sailing Experience Around the Solent for Two?

Arrive at Lymington Yacht Haven at about 09:15 where your highly experienced Skipper and Crew will greet you and show you to the 53ft yacht, Sailing Spook. Following your embarkation and refreshments, you’ll be fitted with life jackets, and then it's time for a safety briefing.  Set off on your three to four hour adventure across the Solent  and finishh the morning in a beautiful bay for a lunchtime stop and the chance for a swim.  There's another three to four hours of sailing after lunch as the journey around the Solent continues before finishing back in Lymington around 17:15.  There's lots of photo opportunities, and you can get involved with the sailing of the yacht if you want to.  For 290.00.  Available from Virgin Experience Days. 

There's also a Full Day Sailing Around the Solent and Overnight Stay for Two for £370, also available from Virgin Experience Days. 

 

South Coastal Sailing Taster for up to Four

There's a South Coastal Sailing Taster for up to Four available from Virgin Experience Days

Join an expert instructor for two hours of sailing excitement on coastal waters!  Throughout this taster, you'll be shown how to rig, launch, sail and recover a dinghy sailing boat, so you'll learn the basics!  This is available through Virgin Experience Days for £140.00 ((Portsmouth or Portland

 

Full Water Sports Day with Lunch with UKSA Sailing Academy

There's a Full Water Sports Day with Lunch with UKSA Sailing Academy
Head to Cowes on the Isle of Wight, and experience a Full Water Sports Day and Lunch with UKSA Sailing Academy on the Isle of Wight's waters.  Led by expert instructors,  you'll choose from Dinghy sailing, or windsurfing or kayaking, and your instructors will oversee safety and fun!  After, enjoy a delicious lunch in the sun or in the onsite canteen.  This is avaiable from Virgin Experience Days for £85.00 for one person. 

This is available for £170.00 for two people, too.

And now for something a bit different, sailing related...how about this Three White Sails |Sailing Painting | Nautical Sailing Regatta Painting

This Three White Sails |Sailing Painting | Nautical Sailing Regatta Painting is available from Beach House Art

This Three White Sails |Sailing Painting | Nautical Sailing Regatta Painting
is available from Beach House Art
with different sizes available, framed or unframed,
from £18.00