Welcome to Oxford Sail Training
At Oxford Sail Training, we focus on having fun whilst learning your chosen sport. We are an RYA accredited training centre, so you can be sure of excellent tuition and safety-focussed supervision from all of our team. We offer a wide range of watersport courses for all ages as well as Stand-Up Paddle rental on the reservoir. Whether you are looking for wingfoiling, sailing, powerboating, windsurfing or paddle sports, we have something here for everyone.
Some Of Our Featured Courses
Casual Coaching (Adult)
NEW for 2025 are our extended Casual Coaching days. Designed for those of you just off your Level 2 course and looking to get a few extra hours on the water before taking the next step. This is a three hour session that will give you some goals, or maybe a quick refresher at the start of the season.
Each session is 3 hours long, with the briefing starting 1.30pm. We recommend you arrive before this time in order to rig your kit, get changed & make the most of your booked slot.
Please note pre-booking through the website is essential, and booking will stop at mid-day on Friday.
Previous experience required: RYA Level 2 Certificate required
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Teaching Ratio: 6-1
£22.00
Windsurf Intermediate Clinics
Join us for an exciting 3-hour Intermediate Windsurfing Clinic on Saturday, designed specifically for those ready to take their windsurfing to the next level. Whether you’re looking to refine your technique, improve your speed, or master advanced manoeuvres, our expert instructors are here to help you unlock your potential.
What’s Included:
- Focused Coaching: Benefit from personalized instruction tailored to intermediate windsurfers, ensuring you receive valuable feedback to enhance your skills.
- Advanced Techniques: Dive into advanced topics such as planing, carving turns, and footwork, with practical demonstrations and hands-on practice.
- Safety and Equipment Tips: Learn essential safety protocols and equipment management to boost your confidence on the water.
Each session is 3 hours long & we recommend you arrive well before in order to rig your kit, get changed & make the most of your booked slot!
Please note pre-booking through the website is essential, and booking will stop at mid-day on Friday.
Previous experience required: RYA Start Windsurfing Certificate required
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Teaching Ratio: 6-1
£25.00
First Flights Wingfoiling (Part 1)
NEW for 2025!
Experience the thrill of flying above the water by learning the basic skills of wingfoiling. During this course you will learn how to set up and launch foiling equipment and make your first short flight up on the foil, progressing the pre-learnt skills of Wingsurfing & taking them to the next level. This course will assist you in understanding and achieving your first flights in both directions and gaining the knowledge to increase flight time.
Please note that this course is split into two 4-hour sessions, Part 1 and Part 2.
Previous experience required: RYA Improver Wing Certificate required
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 12:30-16:30
Teaching Ratio: 4-1
£99.00
5-Day Multi-Activity Wing Skills
The layout of this course is divided into wing-surfing and paddle sports, with the younger sailors working towards their "RYA Learn To Wing" qualification.
Wingsurfing, and the more advanced wingfoiling, is the latest watersports craze to hit our waters. Unlike windsurfing, the wing isn’t attached to the board, but is still controlled by your hands whilst standing.
No previous watersports experience is necessary and you can learn the basics on a large windsurf board or windSUP. Please note that if we don't have appropriate wind conditions to run the wing element, windsurfing may be substituted.
The paddlesport & raft building element of the course is the ideal break from wing-surfing and the perfect fun session to finish your day on! We use a mixture of SUP paddleboards and kayaks based on the reservoir and then progressing onto the Thames and some river adventures towards the end of the week! The children will also experience fun and games with our NEW raft building sessions, building communication and team building skills on their final day.
There's lots of fun to be had on this course and you'll make plenty of friends too!
Age limits: 12-16 years
Previous experience required: None
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: Monday-Friday 9.30am-4.30pm
Teaching Ratio: 4-1
DofE: RYA Courses are part of the "Skills" section.
To see how this course fits into the RYA qualifications click here: COURSE PROGRESSION MAP
£335.00
Adult Learn To Wing Course
Our Learn To Wing Course is a short, 4-hour session, providing a basic introduction to winging, the latest craze to hit our waters! This course is split into two parts; flying the wing ashore, and getting afloat. Together these sessions provide the fundamentals of wing control, translating its power into forward momentum and steering. We focus on reinforcing the core skills of board balance to enable you to travel across the wind a short distance, gybe and return to a starting point. No previous experience is required for this fun and exciting new sport & you can learn the basics on our easy to use wide-style kit.
Book your "Start" & "Improve" Wingsurfing courses at the same time & get 10% off your entire order!
Previous experience required: None
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 09.30am-1.30pm
Teaching Ratio: 4-1
RYA Logbook Provided