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Courses in Sailing, SUPing, Powerboating and Wingsurfing!
Keep Sailing is a not-for-profit organisation that manages multiple sports centers. Our aim is to provide people of all ages with unique experiences on the water.
Our approach is simple: if you're having fun, you're learning!
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Our Locations
Keep Sailing Hampton
Keep Sailing Hampton is based at Island Barn Reservoir in West Molesey near Hampton Court on the Surrey/London border. Island Barn Reservoir is the perfect place to get out on the water and learn a new skill.
Keep Sailing North London
Keep Sailing North London, located at King George Reservoir in the London Borough of Enfield, has partnered with King George Sailing Club to offer Royal Yachting Association (RYA) courses for all levels and ages.
Keep Sailing Wraysbury
Keep Sailing Wraysbury is based out of Silver Wing Sailing Club in Wraysbury. Silver Wing Sailing Club was founded in 1957 by British European Airways to allow their staff to learn to sail while working at Heathrow!
Featured Courses
RYA Level 1 - Start Sailing
The RYA's Dinghy Level 1 course is aimed at people with little to no sailing experience. We will take you through the basic steps of rigging and getting the boat onto the water. After some practice at land drills teaching you to tack the boat, we will head out onto the water for your first challenge of sailing across the wind.
Available at: Hampton, Wraysbury, North London, Thames SC
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RYA Powerboat Level 2
Whether you’re looking to become a water sports instructor, want to rent a boat abroad, or want to feel more useful when you’re onboard a friend’s boat, this is the perfect introductory course for you.
Available at: Hampton, Wraysbury, North London, Thames SC
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RYA STAGE 1
This week-long course is the perfect way to introduce kids to sailing and develop a love for water sports. Packed with fun activities, it focuses on learning to sail (RYA Stage 1) alongside children their own age. Sailors are placed in groups of eight with others of similar age and ability. Over the five-day course, they'll work towards earning a Stage 1 RYA certificate.
Available at: Hampton, Wraysbury, North London, Thames SC
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Don’t just take our word for it
Hear from some of our amazing customers and their reviews.
"I’ve been here twice and it’s so fun, instructor leah was the best!"
Sophie Chaudhry
Keep Sailing Hampton
"Great course, both fun and educational with my son progressing to his RYA level 2. Definitely the highlight of his summer."
Charlie Bardswell
Keep Sailing Wraysbury
"My eldest daughter (9 year old) took her sailing RYA stage 3 and loved it from the beginning to end. Subsequently we have joined for the year as a family."
Edwin Cook
Keep Sailing Wraysbury
"The club environment, facilities and atmosphere is fantastic. My oldest loves sailing here and my youngest (too young to sail yet) loves spending time playing and watching the activities. "
Kirsty Bedingfield
Keep Sailing Wraysbury
"Great mix of learning and games, great for overall confidence on the water as well as sailing skills"
Jason Bailey
Keep Sailing Hampton
"Great courses led by a team of great instructors of many qualifications and sports - sailing, powerboating, WingSurfing, SUPing. Will definitely book with Keep Sailing again!"
Zach Sutton
Keep Sailing
"A fab company for sailing, SUP and instructor courses. Friendly instructors who make every course memorable. Will definitely book with Keep Sailing again in the future. Many thanks"
Pippa McCosh
Keep Sailing
"Best Parts: The instructor, his experience and his professional approach."
Mark
Keep Sailing North London
"The sailing "games" in particular, e.g. playing tag with small buoys. Brilliant fun, made me feel 20 years younger, and really helped cement some of the sailing theory in the process."
Tom Ronda
Keep Sailing North London
"Richard & the team at Keep Sailing were so accommodating and tailored the sessions to my situation, covering everything I asked and most of all making it accessible and enjoyable"
Lyle Kauffman
Keep Sailing
News and Articles
RYA Dinghy Instructor Training Guide
The RYA Dinghy Instructor course is a rewarding and challenging qualification for anyone looking to share their passion for sailing.
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International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
Our guide to the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) for RYA Powerboat Level 2, perfect for holidays abroad!
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