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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:
(for ages 8 to 16)
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 - £145 per person 4 day course - £250 per person
All courses run from 9:30am to 4:30pm.
See the table for 2020 course dates:
2019 course dates
26 and 27 May 2020
28 and 29 May 2020
26, 27, 28 and 29 May 2020
27 and 28 July 2020
30 and 31 July 2020
27, 28, 30 and 31 July 2020
10 and11 August 2020
10, 11, 13 and 14 August 2020
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
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