Courses

Looking to develop your sailing skills?

Nene Outdoors provides taster sessions and governing body training courses for adults and children to develop their sailing skills, aid progression and gain qualifications.

RYA Sailing Courses Youth (8-15) and Adult (16+)

Learning to sail is rewarding and exciting. We operate the RYA Sailing Scheme throughout the year, courses last for 2 days and promote a safe and fun learning environment. The beginner courses cost £155 per person and take you through the basics of dinghy sailing, getting you to a standard where you are able to enjoy the freedom of sailing.

Once you have completed adult level 2 / youth stage 2 you can come and hire one of our sailing dinghies and enjoy the water at your leisure.

For those who wish to advance further, we can also offer more advanced levels of the RYA sailing scheme. Please speak to the Nene Outdoors team for guidance.

For further progression you can hire our equipment when you choose to or you may like to join the Lakeside Sailing Club.

Nene Outdoors also operates a Saturday afternoon Junior Sailing Club from April to September, click here to find out more.

RYA Start Windsurfing Course

Nene Outdoors is the perfect place to come and learn to windsurf on our 2 day course. Our safe and sheltered waters help you progress in this sport, giving you the opportunity to focus on learning the basics, including preparation, sailing in all directions, manoeuvring the board and getting on and off the water. Our windsurfing course costs £155 per person.

RYA Power Boat Courses

Power boat training is essential in the UK and many other countries before you can legally operate a power boat. To do this you will need a minimum of an RYA Level 2 Power Boat Certificate. During this 2 day course at Nene Outdoors, you will be trained to drive and manoeuvre the craft in a safe and controlled way. £255 per person.

Get OnBoard with our 6 Week Challenge!

Nene Outdoors is registered with the RYA to deliver this new and exciting programme offering young people the opportunity to try out sailing and windsurfing in a safe, structured and fun environment. Open to anyone aged 8-18, the programme enables those taking part to experience all the excitement and relaxation that being on the water offers, whilst at the same time teaching them a wide range of invaluable life skills, from problem solving to leadership and teamwork.

Private Tuition

Want to try something new or focus on a specific skill with personal tuition? We offer pre-booked sessions where you will have a dedicated instructor to provide exactly what you want from that session. Get in contact to discuss your needs, from £39 for up to two people.

Disabled Access

The centre and its facilities are accessible to everyone, with specialist changing bathroom and hoist facilities. We can also adapt most of the activities on site to individual requirements.

Keep an eye on our events page for our sailing course dates and times.

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