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After Weymouth....Sardinia!

After a tough week in Weymouth for the Sail for Gold Regatta it was straight off to Sardinia...More

Nick Dempsey and the all-important sail stickering The team hard at work in their hospitality tent Harvey Hillary briefs John Pink and Rick Peacock

Weather and Tides

Southampton Airport

18°/65F
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5kt
Light rain 0.11mm
  • Pressure: 1024mb
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Southampton

LW 03:27 1.2m HW 09:57 4.2m
LW 15:46 1.3m HW 22:10 4.3m

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RYA Programmes

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Courses and Teaching

Courses & Training

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Why you should get on the water - it's easier and cheaper than you think!

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Sail & Motor cruising

The gold standard in sail and motor cruising courses - for beginners to seasoned professionals.

Small boat sailing

For dinghies, keelboats & multihulls.

Learn to windsurf

A fantastic sport for people from all ages and walks of life. It's great fun and rewarding to learn.

Personal Watercraft

Jetskis are fast and exciting but need to be handled with care. Our course tells you how.

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