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Oxford Sail Training Trust

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Oxford Sail Training Trust is a registered charity delivering RYA sailing, junior sailing and Sailability at Farmoor Reservoir.

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Can a beginner start here?

RYA training, Adult sailing, Junior sailing, Sailability, Adaptive sailing, Windsurfing, Wingfoiling, Powerboating, Schools sailing, DofE sailing

Beginner
Adult Level 1 is described as suitable for people with no previous experience, and junior Stage 1/2 and weekend Stage 1 are also listed as beginner options. Free adult and junior taster sessions are available for first-time participants.
Training
The site lists RYA-accredited or RYA-recognised sailing training for adults and juniors, including adult Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, junior holiday Stage 1 to advanced courses, junior weekend courses, and Sailability RYA training sessions.
Taster
The adult sailing page lists a free one-hour dinghy taster with no previous experience required. The junior tasters page lists free one-hour dinghy and windsurf tasters for ages 8+ with no experience needed.

Activity tags

Adaptive sailing· ActivityAdult sailing· ActivityDofE sailing· ActivityJunior sailing· AudiencePowerboating· TrainingRYA training· TrainingSailability· AccessSchools sailing· AudienceWindsurfing· ActivityWingfoiling· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
Junior sailing is offered for ages 8 to 16 through holiday and weekend courses. The site also describes family-focused activity options, family paddling sessions, and parents being able to participate or watch depending on the activity.
Access
The Sailability page says disabled adults can join supported Tuesday evening sailing sessions, including casual sessions and RYA training, with adapted boats for a range of mobility and access needs. The FAQ says they aim to be inclusive and ask participants to share medical conditions or disabilities in advance so reasonable adjustments can be considered.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

Visible prices are limited. Junior dinghy and windsurf tasters are listed as free, and the adult dinghy taster is described as free. Private tuition is listed at GBP 55 per hour with a minimum of 2 hours, plus GBP 20 per hour for each additional person. Full adult and junior course prices were not published on the visible course pages checked.

Membership

Registered charity and RYA-recognised training organisation delivering community-led sailing, windsurfing, wing, powerboating, junior courses and Sailability at Farmoor Reservoir.

Boat hire· Unclear
Boats and safety equipment are provided for courses and private tuition. An OSTT Open event page uses booking labels for double-hander and single-handed hire, but no clear general public boat-hire offer was found on the checked pages.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Rigging areas· OtherAdapted boats· OtherTeaching centre· OtherOn-water access· OtherHeated classrooms· OtherTraining fleet· OtherParking· AccessChanging rooms· Changing

Location

Farmoor / Oxford · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
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13 Jun 2026
Club verification
Not listed
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