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Are you inspired to get out on the water and learn to sail? These are some of the best sailing waters in the the world, so why not join us?
WOEC is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre. We use a small team of highly experienced staff and a fleet of boats suitable for all to ensure that everyone progresses at the speed that's right for them. All our sailing takes place out of Weymouth Harbour with excellent staff to participant ratios.
These costs are for a 3 hour bespoke session for a group of up to 8 people:
These courses are for children at any level. We will help you progress at the speed that's right for you and can help you work towards achieving stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 and Seamanship level.
2 day course - £140 per person 4 day course - £240 per person
All courses run from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
See the table for 2019 course dates:
2019 course dates
28 and 29 May
30 and 31 May
28 to 31 May
25 and 26 July
29 and 30 July
30 July and 1 August
29 July to 1 August
6 and 7 August
8 and 9 August
13 and 14 August
15 and 16 August
20 and 21 August
22 and 23 August
27 and 28 August
29 and 30 August
6 to 9 August
13 to 16 August
20 to 23 August
27 to 30 August
All courses progress you towards a RYA stage. Your progress will be recorded in your log book. We'll issue you with your certificate if you reach the required standard.
Interested in a session for yourself or a group? Book a session
Children and young people from 8 to 16 years can try climbing, tunnelling, coasteering and abseiling as part of one of our multi-activity courses. These are 2, 4 or 5 day courses where you get to try a range of wet and dry activities, such as sailing, stand up paddle boarding and climbing.
Find out more about our multi-activity courses.
Our taster sessions are for children and young people from 8 to 16 years that want to give an activity a try as a one off or before joining a course. You can do a half day taster session or full day where you choose from 2 activities.
Find out more about our taster sessions.
Find out about our adult courses.
Email: woec@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk Tel: 01305 784927 Fax: 01305 766362 Full contact details for Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre
Edmonton canoe club are welcome anytime, because they bring cake…
Knightsdale Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 0HS View the centre on a Google map.
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