We offer fun water-based activities in the sheltered waters of the Bristol docks, for everyone to enjoy. Our team provides Sailing at the western end of the harbour from our base in Underfall Yard. We generally sail between the Cottage Inn and The Grain Barge .
We are the main providers of dinghy sailing activities for The Scout Association in the County. Recognised by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) as a training establishment, we offer both introductory sessions for scouts and RYA courses for scouts and members of the public. covering a wide range of abilities. For scouts and explorers wanting to do an RYA course, we recommend attending an introductory session first, if possible, in order to get the most benefit.
Sailing is from our yard, the David Woodhead Centre, at Nova Scotia Place and within the historic Bristol Floating Harbour and Cumberland Basin. We use a variety of dinghies including Laser Bahia’s, RS Feva’s, RS Zests, and Toppers. All our activities are run by volunteers, sessions are supported by our own safety boats and staffed by our RYA Instructors and leaders, all with appropriate scout permits. We also offer our sailors further sailing experience in our Club on Tuesday evenings, Clinic for sailing skills (on request) and periodically at Chew Valley Lake Sailing Club.
We aim to provide opportunities for Scouts and others to sail and drive power boats in as safe a manner as possible, by complying with the Scout Association, the RYA and local harbour rules.
Our Risk Assessment may be accessed from the following link Click here
The Section also runs courses for adults interested in sailing and volunteering for the section. The courses could take you from a novice assisting on shore to an experienced sailor leading on the water activities.
Come and see us, contact us [email protected] or give us a ring 07790 429743
