CHRISTCHURCH SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours to Sharpen Skills: ShoreSports’ Saturday Sailing Club for Kids at Mudeford Quay
A weekly, instructor-led two-hour sailing session for 8–16 year olds in Christchurch, ideal for progressing beyond beginner training and working toward Shoresports certification.
Two Hours to Sharpen Skills: ShoreSports’ Saturday Sailing Club for Kids at Mudeford Quay.
ShoreSports runs a Saturday sailing club for kids from Mudeford Quay: a focused, two-hour program that gathers small groups of 8–16 year olds who have completed initial training and want to build on basic skills. Qualified instructors lead hands-on sessions on the water, with opportunities to work toward Shoresports certificates, and booking is available from 1 March up to 24 hours before each session.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Work toward Shoresports certification
Sessions are designed to move participants from basic to intermediate competence and include opportunities to earn Shoresports certificates as part of the club structure.
Qualified instructors and small groups
Each session is taught by qualified instructors who coach small groups, focusing on practical skills and teamwork on the water.
Flexible bookings across term dates
Book single sessions at £30 or commit for a term at £125; the program runs on selected Saturdays through the terms and can be booked from 1 March up to 24 hours before each session.
What the day feels like
What the two-hour session feels like
A concise, hands-on afternoon on the water: meet at Mudeford Quay, run through a short briefing, then spend two hours under instructor supervision practicing boat handling, seamanship and teamwork in small groups — all aimed at strengthening skills earned in initial training.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this club suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions run 12:30–14:30 on selected Saturdays across three terms; specific dates are published for Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3.
Sessions cost £30 each or £125 for a full term; bookings open from 1 March and can be made up to 24 hours before a session.
All sessions meet at Mudeford Quay for check-in and briefing before going afloat.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can join the Kids Saturday Sailing Club?
The club is for children aged 8 and up.
What level of experience is required?
Participants must have completed at least 10 hours of tuition or hold the Shoresports Set to Sail Certificate before joining.
When do sessions run and how long are they?
Each session runs from 12:30 to 14:30 and lasts approximately two hours on the scheduled Saturdays.
How much does it cost and are there term rates?
Sessions are priced at £30 each or £125 for a full term.
Where do we meet and who runs the sessions?
Meetings are at Mudeford Quay and sessions are run by ShoreSports with qualified instructors.
What if not enough people sign up?
The operator requires a minimum of three bookings for a session to run, so sessions may be cancelled or rescheduled if that threshold isn’t met.