COVESailing school

On the water

First sail Boat handling Crew practice Private coaching

Before you step aboard

Courses Before you sail The boat & crew The school Course enquiry
A dockside briefing aboard a sailboat
Start at the dock. Learn on the water.

Adult courses

Find your
time aboard.

A first experience, repeated boat handling, crew practice or coaching on a particular skill. Compare the focus before choosing a course.

Find your course

What would you
like to practise?

Adults learning aboard a training keelboat at the dock

First experience / adult sailing

First sail

Meet the boat, take a turn at the helm and see how the crew works together.

You do not need prior sailing experience. Start with the briefing and the boat.

See First sail ↗Review a course enquiry ↗

Four ways to learn

Compare the courses.

What the courses cover.

These courses provide sailing practice. They do not award a licence, certificate or permission to operate a boat independently. We discuss your experience and aims before agreeing a course.

If you have sailed before, describe what you have done rather than choosing a level from a title alone. Boat type, time at the helm and crew roles all help explain that experience.

Describe your sailing goals