School Holiday Sailing Courses
5-DAY SAILING COURSE (STAGE 1&2)
Join us for an exciting dinghy sailing week, where you'll embark on a journey to discover the joys of sailing! This beginner-friendly course is perfect for those new to sailing or looking to build their confidence on the water.
Throughout the week, our experienced instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of dinghy sailing, including boat handling, wind awareness, and safety procedures. You’ll learn essential skills such as rigging, launching, and recovery, as well as basic sailing techniques like tacking and gybing.
With a mix of on-water practice and classroom learning, you’ll leave the week with a solid foundation in sailing and the confidence to venture out on your own.
Can't find the right date for you? You might want to consider our 2-Day Weekend courses HERE
or our ever popular Multi-Activity (Stage 1) option HERE
Age limits: 8-15 years
Previous experience required: None
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 9.30am-4.30pm
Teaching Ratio: 8-1
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
5-DAY SAILING COURSE (STAGE 3)
Designed for those who have completed Stage 2 or have equivalent experience, this course will build on your existing knowledge and introduce you to more advanced sailing techniques.
Throughout the week, you’ll refine your boat handling skills and gain a deeper understanding of sailing. Our expert instructors will guide you through essential manoeuvres such as sailing in stronger winds, improved tacking and gybing techniques, and the art of sailing a course.
You’ll also have the opportunity to develop your confidence in handling a single handed dinghy and practicing essential safety procedures.
By the end of the week, you’ll be well-equipped to sail confidently in moderate winds and will receive your RYA Stage 3 certificate, a key milestone in your sailing progression!
Can't find the right date for you? You might want to consider our 2-Day Weekend courses HERE
or our ALL NEW Multi-Activity (Stage 2) course HERE
Age limits: 8-15 years
Previous experience required: RYA Stage 2
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 9.30am-4.00pm
Teaching Ratio: 6-1
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
5-DAY SAILING COURSE (STAGE 4)
Elevate your sailing skills with our RYA Stage 4 Dinghy Sailing Week! This course is ideal for sailors who have successfully completed Stage 3 and are ready to tackle more challenging conditions and advanced techniques.
We will guide you through key topics such as effective sail trim, advanced tacking and gybing, all whilst sailing on different points of sail. You’ll also learn about boat performance and how to read the weather, giving you the skills to make informed decisions on the water.
Expect plenty of hands-on practice as you refine your boat handling and teamwork abilities. The course encourages you to take on more responsibility whilst skill-building, and making friends on the water as you continue to grow as a sailor!
Completing this course is the natural step to our Seamanship, CAT & Race courses.
Can't find the right date for you? You might want to consider our 2-Day weekend options.
Age limits: 8-15 years
Previous experience required: RYA Stage 3
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 9.30am-4.30pm
Teaching Ratio: 8-1
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
5-DAY SAILING SPINNAKER & RACE WEEK
NEW for 2025!
This course is designed to give the confidence, skills and knowledge to take part in racing in good conditions. We will provide & develop the basic skills needed to enter a race and understand the simple techniques, sequences and rules whilst taking part in a range of enjoyable exercises. This will give you a greater awareness of the key principles of starting, boat handling, boat speed, strategy and tactics.
You will be sailing on our brand new Fusion 1 PRO dinghies equipped with a spinnaker sail; you will practise your helming and crewing skills, covering power zones and boat speed, balance, and how to hoist, gybe and drop a spinnaker. Definitely one for the adrenalin junkies and a course that can be completed multiple times.
Age limits: 8-15 years
Previous experience required: RYA Stage 4
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 9.30am-4.30pm
Teaching Ratio: 8-1
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
5-DAY SAILING ADVANCED RACE WEEK
NEW FOR 2025, this course is for those who have completed Race Week.
This course has been designed to improve boat handling and speed, whilst providing an understanding of developing a strategic plan based on the conditions. We will give you greater awareness of the key principles of racing, as well as the skills needed to effectively respond to changing situations.
Age limits: 8-15 years
Previous experience required: RYA Start Racing Certificate
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 9.30am-4.30pm
Teaching Ratio: 6-1
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
5-DAY SAILING SEAMANSHIP WEEK
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On this course you will learn to handle your boat in a seaman like manner. You will work on advanced skills such as Rudderless sailing and enhance other skills and manoeuvres from Stage 4.
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Focusing on polishing your skills you will learn how to solve problems afloat, making you a much improved and independent sailor and ready to consider our Young Leader's Programme.
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Age limits: 8-15 years
Previous experience required: RYA Stage 4
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 9.30am-4.30pm
Teaching Ratio: 8-1
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
5-DAY SAILING CATAMARAN WEEK
A combination of stability and power means our brand new RS16 Catamaran's are very fast and offer exhilarating sailing. Multihulls require slightly different sailing techniques compared to boats with single hulls & our multihull courses will help you master the technique. Taking you progressively through everything you need to know, our CAT Week course will open up new sensations and techniques to those sailor's who have been through our Stage 4 course.
Age limits: 8-15 years
Previous experience required: RYA Stage 4 Sailing
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 9.30am-4.30pm
Teaching Ratio: 9-1
DofE: RYA Courses are part of the "Skills" section.
To see how this course fits into the RYA qualifications click here: COURSE PROGRESSION MAP