Last updated:
19th June 2025
Sailing Weeks Holiday Clubs
Splash into action with a series of water based activities at the Dinton Activity Centre.
NEW BOOKING SYSTEM - UPDATE 2
You can now book online! Follow the link to our event portal, choose the date and you'll see everything available on that day. We will still be taking personal and emergency info on the day for the time being.
For paying with childcare vouchers please let us know (dintonactivitycentre@wokingham.gov.uk) as we will need to reconcile them manually.
Sailing provides a great opportunity to keep fit, make new friends and develop independence.
- Helmets, buoyancy aids and wetsuits provided
- Car parking free 15min drop off - register at the parking machine
We can't always guarantee that the programme won't change, sometimes at very short notice, due to matters outside of our control. We will be running the below activities for ages 8+.
Wondering which course is right for you or what's next? It's as simple as following the routes below to sailing excellence.
Junior Sailing Weeks
Ages 8-13 | 9.30am – 4.30pm | 4-day or 5-day course | Every Week - School Holidays
5 day course - £350
4 day course - £280 (May half term and August bank holiday weeks)
We are running our full RYA Junior Sailing Program from Stages 1 to 4 including advanced modules.
Progress through the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Youth Sailing Scheme. Over these weeks progress through the syllabus to work up from a beginner level to more advanced techniques and bigger boats.
Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 are running each week of the May Half Term holidays, Summer Holidays and October half term holidays.
Dates:
- 27th May - 30th May
- 28th July - 2nd August
- 4th August - 8th August
- 11th August - 15th August
- 18th August - 22nd August
- 26th August - 29th August
- 1st September - 5th September
After this you can progress onto the advanced course - Stage 5! Scroll down to find out more.
Teen Sailing Weeks
Ages 13-17 | 10.00am – 4.30pm | 4-day or 5-day course | School Holidays
5 day course - £350
4 day course - £280 (May half term and August bank holiday weeks)
This course is specifically focused towards sailing for teenagers. Participants will work towards the RYA National Sailing Scheme, covering Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 on following weeks.
Summer Holidays
Teen Level 1
- 28th July - 2nd August
- 4th August - 8th August
Teen Level 2
- 4th August - 8th August
- 11th August - 15th August
Teen Level 3
- 26th August - 29th August
- 1st September - 5th September
October Half Term
Teen Level 1
- 27th October - 31st October
Advanced Sailing courses
Junior Stage 5 / Teen Level 4
Age 13+ | 9.30am – 4.30pm | 4-day or 5-day course | School Holidays
5 day course - £350
4 day course - £280 (May half term and August bank holiday weeks)
This course is designed to give you a start into the world of seamanship skills and spinnaker sailing. Guiding you through everything from anchoring to rigging a spinnaker and how to use it out on the water. Ideal for those looking to get some extra speed and power out of their boat. Age 13+. Prerequisites: RYA Stage 4 / Level 3 or equivalent experience.
Dates:
- 27th May - 30th May
- 28th July - 2nd August
- 4th August - 8th August
- 11th August - 15th August
- 18th August - 22nd August
- 26th August - 29th August
- 1st September - 5th September
Adult Dinghy Sailing courses
Adults also follow the RYA National Scheme, with courses that cater to their learning pace and interests.
Learn more about Adult Dinghy Courses
Paying by Childcare Vouchers
For more information and a full list of accepted childcare voucher providers, including the codes needed to link your vouchers to us, please read the following:
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Discounts
We know that keeping your children and teenagers active and entertained can get expensive. We offer a range of discounts to make booking with us more affordable. These are automatically applied when you pay.
- Save 10% when you book 2 or more participants onto the same junior course