Sailing at Camp Phoenix

The Welsh Harp Reservoir with its vast open water and orientation towards the UK’s south-westerly prevailing winds is an ideal place to sail. We are an RYA Recognised Training Centre and follow the RYA youth sailing scheme for our courses which covers everything from the very basics to advanced skills. We operate a coaching ratio of 1:6. Beyond these courses we have opportunities for our young sailors to practice their skills and have more fun on the water during our Supervised Sailing Sessions.

Each year we provide opportunities for sailors to compete for their borough at the London Youth Games and various other youth sailing regattas across the region.

RYA Dinghy Sailing Stage 1

Perfect for those with little or no experience of sailing. This fun introduction to the sport aims to take people from complete novice to sailing their own boats in just 2 days. Stage 1 is also the pre-requisite to coming to our Supervised Sailing Sessions

2 Days

9:30-16:30

£100

2025 Dates:

27th – 28th May

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24th – 25th July

29th – 30th July

5th – 6th August

11th – 12th August

18th – 19th August

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RYA Dinghy Sailing Stage 2

RYA Stage 1 required. Carrying on from what was learnt at Stage 1, Stage 2 looks to turning you into a much more independent sailor. By the end of the course you should feel confident sailing your boat in multiple directions in relation to the wind. This course can be done immediately after Stage 1.

2 Days

9:30-16:30

£100

2025 Dates:

29th – 30th May

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31st July – 1st August

14th – 15th August

20th – 21st August

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RYA Dinghy Sailing Stage 3

RYA Stage 2 plus a minimum of 12 hours logged experience required. This experience can be gained through our sailing improvers sessions, our supervised sailing sessions or at other locations. Stage 3 is the big step to learning and understanding how to get the best out of your boat, learning to sail efficiently on all points of sail.

2 Days

9:30-16:30

£100

2025 Dates:

7th – 8th August

28th – 29th August

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RYA Dinghy Sailing Stage 4

RYA Stage 3 required. Stage 4 takes all the skills and knowledge you have learnt and applies it to sailing larger, double-handed (2 person) sailing boats.

2 Days

9:30-16:30

£100

2025 Dates:

7th – 8th August

28th – 29th August

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Sailing Improvers

Minimum of RYA Stage 1 required. These days are the perfect way to get out on the water in a sailing boat to practice some skill, gain experience, log some hours or just have some fun! We tailor each course to the people on it, working at their levels. Alongside improving your skills these courses are a time for games, races and all the stuff young people want to do.

9:30-16:30

£50

2025 Dates:

Wednesday 23rd July

Monday 28th July

Monday 4th August

Wednesday 13th August

Friday 22nd August

Tuesday 26th August

Wednesday 27th August

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