Alton Water Watersports Courses
From beginner to expert; fun to serious race skills; our enthusiastic and highly qualified instructors offer everything you need to be able to learn and develop new and existing skills.
Following National Governing Body standards, our instructors will not only help you enjoy your time on the water safely, they will instruct and provide you with on-water techniques, theory-based knowledge and even share their best tips and hints, so you can get the most out of your time spent under instruction here at Alton Water.
Whilst meeting the high standards set by the Royal Yachting Association, our courses are safe, fun, exciting and the ideal way to learn and progress in Sailing, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Stand Up Paddleboarding and Powerboating.
Should you wish to bring a group of children to experience the range of activities on offer at Alton Watersports, you can rest assured in the confidence that we are fully registered and licensed with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority.
For more information on our National Governing Bodies check out the Royal Yachting Association website.
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Which course is right for me?
We offer a wide range of watersports courses and cater for people of all ages and abilities, including novices and those looking to refresh existing skills. Tuition duration can range from hourly, half day and full day sessions, right through to full week courses. Tuition is available to groups and individuals alike and governing body ratios apply. For structured tuition we recommend that adults and juniors are taught separately. 'Have a go' sessions are available on request. Courses on offer include:
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Adult Watersport Courses
Junior Watersport Courses
Powerboat Courses
Birthday Parties
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Other Courses
To book or enquire for any courses listed below please email us or call 01473 328408
You can also download our price list below.
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RYA Sailing
| Course | Length | Description | Prerequisites - to complete this course you will need |
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| Adult RYA Dinghy Level 3 (Better Sailing) | 2 days | Now you have got the basic skills required to sail, this course will fine tune them so that you feel confident in a boat. The course covers things like maintaining speed through your turns as well as understanding and showing the 5 Essentials. The course will also cover more of the theory and preparation side so when you finish you will be confident to take out a boat on your own. |
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| Fast-track Adult RYA Dinghy Level 1 & 2 combined (Start Sailing and Basic Sailing) | 4 days | The fast track programme allows you to gain level 1 and 2. This courses aims to complete the syllabus and master the basic whilst being able to sail independently and as a team in variety of boats. Also, a good excuse to take a week off work and get out in the sunshine! |
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| RYA Seamanship Skills | 2 days | Seamanship Skills will help you to become an independent sailor, progressing your skills from Stage 4 or Level 3. Can you sail backwards??? |
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| RYA Sailing with Spinnakers | 2 days | This course is for those wanting to move beyond just 2 sails and explore the potential of 3. By the end of the course you will be able to rig, hoist, gybe, drop and sail with a spinnaker. when you get this right it can be a lot of fun. |
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| RYA Start Racing | 2 days | Learn all the skills required to start club racing, including how to maximise boat speed and outwit your opponents. On this course sailors will learn the basic skills and tactics of racing. |
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| RYA Start Racing & Sailing with Spinnakers | 5 days | 2 combined modules to prepare you for sailing your boat as fast as possible, making use of all available wind. |
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RYA Windsurfing Courses
| Course | Length | Description | Prerequisites to complete this course you will need - |
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| Youth Windsurfing Stage 1 | 5 days | This course teaches you the basics of getting on the water and sailing the board across the wind and back to work towards RYA stage 1. Balancing practical simulator sessions and interactive theory sessions with plenty of on-water practice. |
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| Youth Windsurfing Stage 2 | 5 days | This course looks to improve your windsurfing skills, focusing on RYA stage 2 skills to get you sailing around a course practising tacking and gybing, enabling you to make progression towards and away from the wind. |
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| Youth Windsurfing Stage 3 | 5 days | This course will improve on the skills previously learnt introducing beach starting and harness techniques with time spent enhancing stance on all points of sail and improve tacking and gybing in stronger winds. By the end of this course you will be hooking in and gaining speed. |
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| Youth Windsurfing Stage 4 | 5 days | This stage builds on a confident ability to tack, gybe and sail in harness. You will learn how to use the bored and sail and to encourage planing and controlling the board at higher speeds, with an introduction to foot strap techniques. |
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| Adult RYA Start Windsurfing | 2 days | This course goes through the basics of rigging and gets you on the water to try some basic manoeuvres in a safe and controlled environment. |
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| Adult RYA Intermediate Windsurfing | 2 days | This course will help to fine tune your skills as well as introducing new techniques such as harnesses and planing. Students will also focus on foot straps and blasting controls. |
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British Canoeing Awards - open to all ages
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| Paddle Start | 1 day | Your first time on the water ‘having a go’! A fun and enjoyable practical session, introducing you to paddle sport. | No Experience Required |
| Paddle Discover | 1 day | Taking you on the next steps towards becoming an independent paddler, for a fun and safe time on the water. | Hold a British Canoeing Paddle Start Award |
| Paddle Explore | 1 day | Your Explore Award gives you ownership; allowing you to choose where you move next in the world of paddle sport. | Hold a British Canoeing Paddle Discover Award |
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The hire of wetsuits and buoyancy aids are included with all tuition fees.
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Fishing, walking, cycling, water sports
Our water parks not only bring vital water resources for the region, but they also provide a fantastic day out for all the family.
Whether you're looking for an action-packed day on the water, a spot of fishing to escape the stresses and strains of everyday life, or simply want to enjoy a relaxing walk in beautiful surroundings, look no further than our fabulous water parks.