RYA OnBoard Junior Sailing
2025-09-20 10:30 - 13:30, 2025-09-27 14:30 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Medway WaterSports Centre, Strand Approach Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1TT, United Kingdom
Come and enjoy learning to sail on the tidal River Medway. We have a fleet of toppers for you to learn the basics before venturing into our double handlers.
You will get 2 hours on the water but in order to enjoy the full sailing experience please arrive 30 minutes before the published session start time so that you can learn to rig your own boat. You will also need to de-rig and put the boat away so allow another 30 minutes at the end.
The RYA OnBoard programme offers young people the opportunity to try out sailing in a safe, structured and fun environment.
Open to anyone aged 8-18, the programme enables those taking part to experience all the excitement and relaxation that being on the water offers, whilst at the same time teaching them a wide range of invaluable life skills, from problem solving to leadership and teamwork. To enhance the learning experience there will also be some land based activities during the season, particularly if the weather is poor.
IMPORTANT: Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear i.e. trainers or water shoes. Flip flops and crocs are not suitable and you will not be allowed to participate. Also bring a towel and dry clothes to change into.

Adult Sailing
2025-09-28 15:30 - 18:30
Come and enjoy learning to sail on the tidal River Medway. We have a fleet of toppers for you to learn the basics before venturing into our double handlers.
For age groups 16+ and sailors must be able to launch and recover and be able to
right their boat from a capsize by themselves. An Instructor will be on hand to help
with your session. To enhance the learning experience there will also be some land based activities during the season, particularly if the weather is poor.
You will get 2 hours on the water but in order to enjoy the full sailing experience please arrive 30 minutes before the published session start time so that you can learn to rig your own boat. You will also need to de-rig and put the boat away so allow another 30 minutes at the end.
IMPORTANT: Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear i.e. trainers or water
shoes. Flip flops and crocs are not suitable and you will not be allowed to
participate. Also bring a towel and dry clothes to change into.

Kids Sailing Taster - Medway Sport 02/05/2026
2026-05-02 13:00 - 15:00
In partnership with Medway Sport in 2026 and as part of the Riverfront Community Fitness & Wellbeing initiative, we’ll be offering taster kayaking and sailing sessions for adults and children at just £5 per person (usually £18). Enjoy two hours of fun on the water— all sessions must be pre-booked through Medway Watersports’ website, with bookings closing the evening before. Don’t miss out; last year’s sessions sold out within days of release!
Kids Kayaking & Sailing (Kayaking age 8-17, Sailing age 8-17)
2nd May, 13th June, 25th July, 12th Sept
Adult Kayaking & Sailing
17th May, 28th June, 16th Aug
PLEASE REMEMBER – ALL TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE
IMPORTANT: Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear i.e. trainers or water shoes. Flip flops and crocs are not suitable and you will not be allowed to participate. Also bring a towel and dry clothes in case you get wet!

RYA OnBoard Junior Sailing
2026-05-16 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-30 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-06 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-06-20 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-04 14:30 - 17:30, 2026-07-11 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-18 14:30 - 17:30 and 5 more dates
Come and enjoy learning to sail on the tidal River Medway. We have a fleet of toppers for you to learn the basics before venturing into our double handlers.
You will get 2 hours on the water but in order to enjoy the full sailing experience please arrive 30 minutes before the published session start time so that you can learn to rig your own boat. You will also need to de-rig and put the boat away so allow another 30 minutes at the end.
The RYA OnBoard grassroots junior programme offers young people the opportunity to try out sailing in a safe, structured and fun environment.
Open to anyone aged 8-18, the programme enables those taking part to experience all the excitement and relaxation that being on the water offers, whilst at the same time teaching them a wide range of invaluable life skills, from problem solving to leadership and teamwork. To enhance the learning experience there will also be some land based activities during the season, particularly if the weather is poor.
IMPORTANT: Please wear old clothes and suitable footwear i.e. trainers or water shoes. Flip flops and crocs are not suitable and you will not be allowed to participate. Also bring a towel and dry clothes to change into.

Adult Sailing Taster - Medway Sport 17/05/2026
2026-05-17 11:30 - 13:30

Kids Sailing Taster - Medway Sport 13/06/2026
2026-06-13 10:30 - 12:30

Adult Sailing Taster - Medway Sport 28/06/2026
2026-06-28 11:30 - 13:30

Kids Sailing Taster - Medway Sport 25/07/2026
2026-07-25 09:30 - 11:30

Adult Sailing Taster - Medway Sport 16/08/2026
2026-08-16 14:30 - 16:30

Kids Sailing Taster - Medway Sport 12/09/2026
2026-09-12 13:00 - 15:00
