Here at Trafford Watersports we pride ourselves on being one of the leading Sailing Centres in the North West. Whether it’s blasting around on our Olympic Class Lasers, or just a leisurely sail around the lake we have something to offer all sailors of all abilities.
Our 45-acre RYA recognised centre is the ideal place to learn how to sail. With variable winds, an extensive well-maintained fleet of modern dinghies, and a team of dedicated instructors learning to sail couldn’t be easier.
Try Sailing
These 4-hour taster sessions are the ideal way to find out if sailing is for you. This course will provide you with a safe and fun introduction to sailing, with expert tuition on the latest equipment, the only thing we can’t guarantee is the wind
Price per person: £55.00
TS.1 |
March 21st |
B/Hol Friday |
10.00 - 14.00 |
TS.2 |
May 5th |
B/Hol Monday |
10.00 - 14.00 |
TS.3 |
June 1st |
Sunday |
10.00 - 14.00 |
TS.4 |
July 5th |
Saturday |
10.00 - 14.00 |
TS.5 |
August 17th |
Sunday |
10.00 - 14.00 |
Level 1 Dinghy Sailing
This course is the perfect introduction to the exciting sport of sailing. Using purpose designed single handed dinghies you are sure to benefit from maximum time in charge of your boat in this hands on sport. The course includes wind awareness, launch & recovery and enough basic skills to have you sailing competently in all directions by the end of course.
Logbook and handbooks are included in the cost of the course and upon completion an RYA certificate
Price per person: £150.00
L1D.1 |
April 26th & 27th |
Weekend |
09.00 - 16.00 |
L1D.2 |
May 17th & 18th |
Weekend |
09.00 - 16.00 |
L1D.3 |
June 28th & June 29th |
Weekend |
09.00 - 16.00 |
L1D.4 |
August 2nd & 3rd |
Weekend |
09.00 - 16.00 |
L1D.5 |
September 6th & 7th |
Weekend |
09.00 - 16.00 |
L1D.6 |
October 11th & 12th |
Weekend |
09.00 - 16.00 |
L1D.7 |
October 25th & 26th |
Weekend |
09.00 - 15.00 |
Level 2 Dinghy Sailing
Now that you have mastered Level 1 and gained some basic skills this course aims to improve your handling skills. This course will teach you rigging, launching capsize recovery and improving the essential skills that you will have learnt in the level 1 course. Moving from single-handed dinghies to the more advanced crewed Laser Stratos or Topper Omega this course is a great step to gaining confidence on the water leaving you competent to sail in light winds.
Price per person: £200.00
L2D.1 |
March 8th, 9th, 15th & 16th |
Weekend |
09.00 - 15.00 |
L2D.2 |
May 31st, June 1st, 7th & 8th |
Weekend |
09.00 - 15.00 |
L2D.3 |
October 11th, 12th, 18th & 19th |
Weekend |
09.00 - 15.00 |
R.Y.A. Level 1 & 2 Dinghy Sailing
Why not combine Levels 1 & 2 together, go from being a total novice to a reasonably competent sailor in 3 weekends.
Price per person: £300.00
L12D.1 |
April 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th |
Weekends |
09.00 - 16.00 |
L12D.2 |
April 28th - May 2nd |
Mon - Fri |
09.00 - 16.00 |
L12D.3 |
May 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th & 25th |
Weekends |
09.00 - 16.00 |
L12D.4 |
May 26th - May 30th |
Mon - Fri |
09.00 - 16.00 |
L12D.5 |
July 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 26th & 27th |
Weekends |
09.00 - 16.00 |
L12D.6 |
Aug 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd & 24th |
Weekends |
09.00 - 16.00 |
L12D.7 |
Sept 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th & 28th |
Weekends |
09.00 - 16.00 |
L12D.8 |
October 13th - 17th |
Mon - Fri |
09.00 - 15.00 |
L12D.9 |
Nov 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, |
Weekends |
09.00 - 15.00 |
Level 1 Multihull
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: R.Y.A. Level 1 start sailing or equivalent.
Using the Dart 16 on this course follows the R.Y.A. level one start sailing scheme and will teach you all you need to get started and then the rest is up to you.
Course includes logbook and handbook.
Price per person: £130.00
R.Y.A. Sailing with Spinnakers
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Level 2 or equivalent
Here at Trafford Water Sports Centre it is our intention to give you the best of both worlds by letting you have a go with both asymmetrical and symmetrical spinnakers. The course will show you how to hoist gybe and drop both types.
THIS COURSE IS RAN ON DEMAND
Price per person: £85.00
Seamanship Skills
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Level 2 or equivalent
This course will give you the chance to build on all you have learnt in level two before introducing you to some of the more traditional seamanship skills associated with the sport of sailing. In so doing this will mean you should be able to sail the boat to its best, and as such you should feel confident at making those all important seaman like decisions. All this should make your enjoyment of the sport so much more.
THIS COURSE IS RAN ON DEMAND
Price per person: £85.00
R.Y.A. Performance Sailing
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Level 2 plus experience sailing in a variety or wind conditions
This course will be of interest to anyone wishing to improve their boat handling. As such the course will look at getting the best out of your boat by showing you how to tune the boat for the best results. After you have the boat set up then we move on to sailing it faster and more efficiently. But the course doesn’t stop there because now we look at spinnakers and who knows if you still want more maybe a trapeze may make for more fun.
THIS COURSE IS RAN ON DEMAND
Price per person: £85.00
R.Y.A. Start Racing
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Level 2 or equivalent
Most sailing clubs run races in one form or another. This course is designed to give you the confidence to have a go at this level of racing. Looking at the basics such as starting, the first leg, mark rounding, rules and the finish. By the end of the course you may not be an Olympic champion but at least you have made a start.
THIS COURSE IS RAN ON DEMAND
Price per person: £85.00
