What courses do we offer?
SailingRYA Youth Sailing Scheme RYA Adult Sailing Scheme BOOKING NOW OPEN |
PowerboatingRYA Powerboat Level 1 & 2 RYA Safety Boat BOOKING NOW OPEN |
Shore-basedRYA First Aid COMING SOON |
Why learn to sail at Wembley?
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Easy access from across London Out on the water and surrounded by greenery you'd be forgiven for losing your bearings. The club is conveniently located near both the M1, the North Circular and Wembley Park Station. |
Courses for the whole family Everyone's welcome on our courses! Our weekend adult and youth courses run simultaneously so everyone in the family can go afloat and enjoy themselves. |
Sailing courses for everyone
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Beginner courses Learn the basics of sailing including rigging and launching boats, steering, some simple manoeuvres and rope-work. For adults: RYA Level 1 For youth: RYA Stage 1 & 2 |
Improver courses Start rigging and sailing independently. Learn about mooring, recovering a man overboard, and sailing in all directions. For adults: RYA Level 2 For youth: RYA Stage 3 & 4 |
Advanced courses Intensive short courses to learn more about seamanship skills, sailing with spinnakers and dinghy racing. For everyone: RYA Advanced Modules |
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Once you've finished your course we offer comprehensive development training for our members.
> Find out more about membership |
Not sailed before and want to have a go first? Join us for a taster session!
> RYA Youth Sailing taster session > Adult Taster Session |
Get in touch!If you have any questions we're here to help - drop us an email and we'll get back to you.
training@wembleysailingclub.co.uk Wembley Sailing Club Birchen Grove, London NW9 8SA |
Ollie Centre Principal |
Will Chief Instructor |
Some common questions about our training courses:
I've sailed before, which course should I do?
If you or your child has already sailed before you may not need to start at the beginning of the adult / youth sailing scheme.
The RYA explains the content of each level (for adults) or stage (for young people) in their course brochures:
RYA Sailing Scheme Brochure (Youth)
RYA Sailing Scheme Brochure (Adult)
Get in touch with us at training@wembleysailingclub.co.uk if you would like some advice on the best course for you to start with.
The RYA explains the content of each level (for adults) or stage (for young people) in their course brochures:
RYA Sailing Scheme Brochure (Youth)
RYA Sailing Scheme Brochure (Adult)
Get in touch with us at training@wembleysailingclub.co.uk if you would like some advice on the best course for you to start with.
Do you run taster sessions?
Yes! If you'd like to try sailing before you book an RYA course we offer taster sessions once a month. Visit our taster sessions page to find out more.
What's included in the course fee?
All our courses include at no additional cost:
- Use of a club training dinghy
- Use of a buoyancy aid, waterproof spray top and a helmet for the duration of your course
- Use of all club facilities
- An RYA certificate when you complete your course (logbooks are available to purchase separately)
What kit do I need?
There's no need to purchase any specialist sailing kit for your course. When you book your course we will send you joining instructions explaining everything you need to bring with you. In short, if you have some trainers you don't mind getting wet, a hat and suncream if it's sunny or some warm clothes if it's a bit chilly, you're good to go!
Do I need to be a member of Wembley Sailing Club?
Everyone is welcome to join our courses. That said, we really hope you enjoy your course so much that you decide to come back and continue sailing with us! If you would like to find out more about membership at Wembley, visit our membership page.