Watersports courses at Rutland Water

Accelerate your skills out on the water on our certified courses led by experienced instructors. All of our courses not only provide you with top techniques when out on the water and theory-based knowledge, but they allow you to get the most out of your time spent out on the water.

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 very most of out of your time spent under instruction here at Rutland Water.

Whilst meeting the high standards set by the Royal Yachting Association and British Canoeing, 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 Rutland Watersports, you can rest assured in the confidence that we are fully registered and licensed with the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority – Provider Reference Number: R1084.

For more information on our National Governing Bodies check out the Royal Yachting Association and British Canoeing websites.

Junior watersports courses

RYA Sailing and Windsurfing

Stage 1

28 March, 27 May, 15 July, 27 July, 12 August, 22 August, 21 October

£210*

Stage 2

1 April, 29 May, 17 July, 3 August, 14 August, 26 August, 21 October

£210*

Stage 3

4 April, 22 July, 28 August, 28 October

£210

Stage 4

8 April, 24 July, 30 October

£210

Sailing with Spinnakers

29 July, 19 August

£210

British Canoeing

BC Start

28 March (am) 10 April (am & pm), 24 May (am), 9July (am), 10 July (pm), 29 July (pm), 5 August (am), 19 August (pm), 21 October (am)

£45

BC Paddle Safer

2 April (am & pm), 9 April, (am & pm), 24 May (pm), 3 June (am & pm), 9 July (pm), 10 July (am), 22 July (pm), 29 July (am), 5 August (pm), 19 August (am), 21 October (pm)

£45

BC Discover

11 April, 27 May, 30 May, 11 July, 23 July, 30 July, 6 August, 20 August, 22 October

£105

BC Explore

1 April, 12 April, 28 May, 31 May, 12 July, 24 July,31 July, 7 August, 21 August, 23 October

£105

Powerboating

Level 1

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Level 2

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*Take Stages 1 and 2 in the same week for just £275.

The hire of wetsuits and buoyancy aids are included with all tuition fees and footwear is available to buy from the Watersports Centre.

Adult watersports courses

RYA Sailing Level 1

31 March, 6 April, 26 April, 11 May, 26 May, 1 June, 15 June, 13 July, 30 July, 10August, 31 August, 5 October, 25 October, 2 November

£210

RYA Start Windsurfing

13 April, 26 May, 15 June, 6 July, 10 August, 25 August, 21 September, 12 October, 2 November

£210

RYA Intermediate Windsurfing

27 April, 1 June, 27 July, 17 August, 31 August, 27 September, 19 October, 9 November

£210

RYA Wing surfing

29 March (am), 1 April (pm), 12 April (pm), 26 April (pm), 6 May (pm), 18 May (am), 27 May (am), 15 June (am), 30 June (pm), 13 July (am), 15 July (pm), 26 July (am), 5 August (am), 10 August (pm), 26 August (am), 2 September (pm), 7 September (am), 15 September (am), 20 September (am), 12 October (pm), 18 October (pm), 27 October (am), 9 November (pm), 8 November (am), 25 November (am)

£36 p/hr

RYA Wing foiling

29 March (pm), 1 April (am), 12 April (am), 20 April (am), 26 April (am), 6 May (am), 18 May (pm), 27 May (pm), 7 June (am), 15 June (pm), 30 June (pm), 13 July (pm), 15 July (am), 26 July (am), 5 August (pm), 11 August (am), 26 August (pm), 2 September (am), 7 September (pm), 15 September (pm), 20 September (pm), 12 October (am), 18 October (am), 27 October (pm), 28 October (am), 2 November (am), 8 November (pm), 23 November (am)

£36 p/hr

RYA Powerboat Level 2

28 March, 13 April, 27 April, 4 May, 26 May, 8 June, 29 June, 6 July, 20 July, 10 August, 25 August, 14 September, 28 September, 5 October,19 October, 9 November, 23 November

£270

RYA Safety boat

30 March, 17 August, 16 November

£270

The hire of wetsuits and buoyancy aids are included with all tuition fees and footwear is available to buy from the Watersports Centre.

Find out more…

For more information and course content, email us or call 01780 460 154.

You can also download our price list below.

2024 price list

RWS Junior Activity Programme 2024 by course

RWS Junior Activity Programme 2024 by date

RWS Adult Activity Programme 2024 by course

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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.