Tasters & Activities

Find out more about the activities that are going on at SailFest!

SailRacer have got together with the on-site partners at Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, the SailFest Venue, to make sure the whole family has an opportunity to get involved. Activity sport tasters are being offered over the 4 days of SailFest for just a nominal booking fee, to a maximum of £25 per session.

Not wanting those competing to feel left out of the fun on the shore, it is planned that racing can be completed early each day (aiming to finish racing by 3pm) to enable the sailors to try something new themselves, or enjoy time with family taking part in the activities.

(Costs, timings, age restrictions and durations may vary depending upon the activity so please check the details for each before booking.)

Windsurfing £17

OTC will run 90 minute windsurfing sessions at 10am, 12noon, 2pm and 4pm on all 4 days of SailFest. All equipment and clothing (wetsuits and buoyancy aids) is included. For this activity there is a minimum age of 8 years and a requirement to be able to swim 25m confidently.

Book a session here

Download an indemnity form (to bring on the day) here

OTC (the Official Test Centre) is based on the slipway at the West side of the Academy site (lhs as you look out into the harbour) and offer training, coaching, advice and the sale of windsurfing equipment and clothing all year round.

Paddlesports £12

Weymouth College will be running 90 minute paddlesports sessions, in the harbour in front of the Academy building, at 10am, 12noon, 2pm and 4pm on all 4 days of SailFest. Minimum age for this activity is 8 years old and there are no ability restrictions

Book a session here

Download an indemnity form (to bring on the day) here

Rock-Climbing £22 and Mountain Biking £22

Also run by Weymouth College, the rock-climbing and mountain-biking experiences will be held out on the stunning natural terrain of Portland itself (meeting in the Academy building). The ½ day sessions run from 10am – 1pm and 2pm - 5pm Friday to Monday (all 4 days of SailFest) for both of these activities and all equipment is provided. Suitable comfortable clothing and shoes are required and you may wish to bring your own cycle helmet. Minimum age of 8 years for either activity.

Book a session here

Download an indemnity form (to bring on the day) here

Weymouth College run activity sessions at WPNSA all year round, with clubs for children as young as 5 (NB minimum age 8 for SailFest) to adult adventure programmes. As their Adventure Manager says, “Portland has more than just world class sailing going for it. It is also a natural playground for a whole variety of adventure sports. Weymouth College is proud to be able to offer this opportunity and look forward to helping you experience this beautiful island.”

Pico Sailing (Saturday) £17

SailLaser will be offering 2 hour taster sessions in their fleet of Pico dinghies on Saturday 24^th August. They will start at 10am, 12.30pm and 3pm from SailLaser’s building in front of the Academy. All equipment and clothing is included with a minimum age of 8 years old, without restrictions on swimming ability. The activity is booked on a per person basis with up to 2 people being taught in each Pico – obviously family members will be accommodated together on request.

Book a session here

Pico Day Hire (Sunday) £90

Including entry to the fun orientated Pico Nationals, for £90 you can hire a Pico for the whole day on Sunday for family fun, or to join in the Pico Nationals (a very family-friendly event) being held as part of SailFest. This hire is on a per-boat basis so a family can share the experience for the day.

Book via the Pico Nationals entry system here for Pico hire …….
 

SailLaser Day Hire (Saturday & Sunday) from £90 to £150 per day

SailLaser has a fleet of boats they are making available to hire during the Saturday and Sunday of SailFest. Options range from the Pico or Sunfish at £90 to the 3 person Stratos Keel at £150. Explore the harbour for the day at your own rate.

Hire a boat from SailLaser here

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