About this activity centre
Willen Lake Watersports Centre offers sailing on Willen Lake for complete beginners through to developing sailors. The sailing programme includes 90-minute Discover Sailing sessions, adult RYA Level 1 and Level 2 courses, advanced training on request, five-day RYA Youth Sailing Weeks for ages 8 to 15, one-to-one tuition, and supervised Sailing Club practice sessions for qualified sailors. Boats and equipment are available for supervised sessions.
Willen Lake also offers paddleboarding, kayaking, powerboating, open-water swimming through an on-site operator, craft launching and leisure boat hire. Find Watersports focuses this listing on sailing; check the official website for current dates, eligibility, prices and booking.
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Can a beginner start here?
Beginners can start with a 90-minute Discover Sailing session. Adults can progress through RYA Levels 1 and 2, with advanced courses and one-to-one tuition available. Children aged 8 to 15 can take RYA Youth Sailing Weeks, while qualified sailors aged 8+ can book supervised practice sessions using Willen Lake boats and equipment.
Discover Sailing is a 90-minute instructor-led dinghy session for complete beginners aged 8+, with all necessary equipment included. Adult RYA Level 1 also requires no previous experience.
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