OXENFORD GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Hobie Waves off Oxenford: Learn to Sail and Take the Helm in an Hour or a Day
A hands-on sail-boat hire on Hobie Wave catamarans from Oxenford Watersports Centre — beginner-friendly sessions led by instructors, available in 1–6 hour bookings so you can learn quickly or spend a full day on the water.
Hobie Waves off Oxenford: Learn to Sail and Take the Helm in an Hour or a Day.
From the Oxenford Watersports Centre at the Southport Yacht Club, Sail Boat Hire puts you on stable, quick-to-learn Hobie Wave catamarans so you can be taught the fundamentals in minutes and then take full control of your own boat for a shared, accessible day on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hobie Wave Catamarans — simple, stable, fast to learn
The program uses Hobie Wave catamarans that are highly accessible and easy to sail, designed so novices and children can get comfortable at the tiller in a short session.
Quick, practical coaching that hands you the helm
Friendly instructors teach the fundamentals in just a few minutes, then give you full control of your own boat so learning is immediate and immersive.
Inclusive sailing for a wide range of groups
No prior experience is required; the offering is suitable for all ages and skill levels, and the operator allows family outings, groups and even dogs aboard.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You meet at the Southport Yacht Club’s Oxenford Watersports Centre, receive a brief, hands‑on lesson, and ease a small catamaran into open water. The session runs from a focused hour to a relaxed half-day or full six-hour outing; once you’ve mastered the basics your instructor steps back and you take the boat out yourself, sharing the experience with friends, family or other visitors.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this suits — and who should rethink.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bookings run from short 1‑hour sessions up to 6‑hour outings; choose a length that suits whether you want a quick lesson or an extended day on the water.
Meet at the Oxenford Watersports Centre at the Southport Yacht Club for check‑in and the pre‑sail briefing.
Bring hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, a water bottle, swimmers, towel and a change of clothes.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need sailing experience to take part?
No — the program is designed for beginners and instructors teach the fundamentals in a short on‑shore or on‑water lesson before you take control.
How long are the sessions?
Sessions are available from 1 hour up to 6 hours, so you can choose a brief lesson or an extended day on the water.
Where do we meet?
You meet at the Oxenford Watersports Centre at the Southport Yacht Club for check‑in and briefing.
How many people can be on a boat?
Boats hold up to four people, though operators recommend two adults per boat because total weight affects sail performance.
Can children or pets come?
Children are welcome but those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult; the operator also notes that dogs are included on some outings.
What should I bring?
Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, a water bottle, swimmers, a towel and a change of clothes.