Dinghy Sailing Lessons
Ever thought you’d like to give dinghy sailing a go? Now’s your chance to get out on the water and learn the ropes.
We’re a passionate, RYA-affiliated sailing school based at the beautiful Bewl Water in Kent – just 90 minutes from central London. With safe, flat-water conditions and stunning surroundings, it’s the perfect place to learn to sail. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to build on existing skills, our friendly and experienced instructors are here to guide you.
New to sailing? Start with a beginner dinghy sailing session. You’ll learn the fundamentals, build confidence on the water, and progress quickly – making your introduction to sailing safe, fun, and rewarding.
New to the sport? Start with a windsurf beginner session. You’ll build a solid foundation and make quicker progress – saving both time and money as you go.
Call us on 0333 444 5644
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Your dinghy sailing journey
RYA Start Dinghy Sailing
Come and start your dinghy journey with us in perfect conditions, no previous experience required.
These lessons will teach you how to rig, launch and land one of our dinghies, as well as some basic manoeuvres, steer and main sail comfortably all under a fully qualified RYA instructor.
We offer beginner group, 1-2-1 tuition as well as private group lessons. Group lessons are a maximum of 3 people and everyone has kit (no sharing!).
All lessons are taught at Bewl Water and 2 hours long.
Equipment, wetsuit, helmet and bouyancy aid included. Changing and shower facilities plus a cafe on site.
Dinghy Sailing Beginner 1-2-1
£120 – 1 person
Dinghy Sailing Private Group
(min 2 people)
£80 pp – 2 people
£70 pp – 3 people
Please read our Terms and Conditions before booking
Summer camp!
RYA Dinghy Sailing for Kids
This summer, bring your kids to our 3 day RYA dinghy sailing course where they can pick up new skills on the water with one of our RYA accredited instructors.
These sessions will run from 10am to midday from Monday-Wednesday as a block on a weekly basis.
During August and September we will also be running sessions on Sundays from 10am to midday (minimum 4 lessons).
Students will learn how to rig up, launch, land and main sail. The reservoir is an ideal playground to learn how to windsurf over the holidays.
We offer beginner group 1-2-1 tuition and well as private group lessons. Group lessons are a maximum of 3 people and everyone has kit.
All lessons are taught at Bewl Water and are 2 hours long.
Equipment, wetsuit and buoyancy aid included. Changing and shower facilities plus a cafe on site.
Kids Dinghy Sailing
Monday-Wednesday (3 days)
10am-midday
£120 per child
Kids Dinghy Sailing
Block of 4 Sundays
10am-midday
£160 per child
Please read our Terms and Conditions before booking
Boat Supported Session
Practise with peace of mind.
We now offer instructor supported sessions, including 2 hours of safety boat cover, some instruction, changing facilities and showers at our Bewl Water location only.
Instruction is light so please only book a boat supported session if you can already ride independently or are working towards sustained first flights for wing foiling.
If you are unsure of your level then contact us before booking.
Equipment is not included unless selected as an option.
2 hour session
£40 boat cover only
£90 boat cover + equipment
Please read our Terms and Conditions before booking
Equipment Rental
Not ready to buy?
2 hour equipment hire available at Bewl Water only.
Please only book rental equipment if you can already ride to a competent level or you have also booked a boat supported session.
You will be asked to leave a form of ID (driving license, bank card) for the duration you have the equipment.
For hire only: you must hold Third Party Public Liability Insurance and will be asked to present this on the day. If you have also booked boat support then insurance is not required.
2 hour session
£30 for 1 item
£50 full set up
Please read our Terms and Conditions before booking
Why choose TFC?
Where to find us
For lessons we meet at:
The Boat House, Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Ln, Lamberhurst, Wadhurst TN3 8JH
Follow signs for the Boat House and Watersports
Our shop is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends 10am to 4pm. Lessons can be booked everyday.
Tel: 0333 444 5644
Mob: 07935 321 720
info@thefoilingcollective.com
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Complete the form and send us a message to enquire or book an efoil lesson. We’ll get back to you ASAP to discuss all the options. Before booking please read our Terms and Conditions
