Southampton Water Activities Centre

We love a good foil!!! It really does bring a new dimension to dinghy sailing!
Julian out delivering a first flights session this morning with great results by the end! (Videos to follow!!) ­¤śÄ

2 Hulls are better than one?... Double the fun? Twice as nice? Dinghy instructors fancy finding out? WeŌĆÖre running a multihull endorsement course 11&12th December.. get ready for your next season! Call us for more details 02380915753 ŌśÄ’ĖÅ or pm us ­¤Źī#southampton #southamptonwater #ryainstructor #instructor #sailingcareer #riveritchen #urbanoasis #dart16

Do it with Flare? Flare thee well? ... however you do it be safe! WeŌĆÖve got a RYA Sea Survival course running on 9th December ┬Ż120pp call us ŌśÄ’ĖÅ or PM for more info ­¤æŹ­¤Å╗(pool session included)
#seasafety #seasurvival #rya #flare #activenation #riveritchen #itchenbridge #dangernevertakesaholiday

And theyŌĆÖre off! Phase 2 of our advanced powerboat course, the night exercise! Glad weŌĆÖve all wrapped up warm!!

Day one of our latest RYA Advanced Powerboat course to run here at SWAC. Mike and Richard are heading out for some boat familiarisation on Loki before getting stuck in to all things Advanced!!

Check out this fabulous 4..Lovely fresh day for some staff training! #nofilter #timeforahotchocolate #justtryit #learntowindsurf #windsurfinstructor #fabulousfour #whatateam #workfam

ATTENTION ALL REC SAILORS: Unfortunately with winds averaging between 25 to 30 knots in the river it is with regret that we are going to have to cancel recreational sailing this afternoon (28/10/18)
The next rec sail session is scheduled for Saturday the third of November 0900 and we look forwards to seeing you there!! Don't forget to call and book to reserve your space on the water!

Come and join us for nautical November! ŌøĄ’ĖÅNever sailed before? Knot to worry! We have a variety of RYA adult learn to sail courses running:
Start sailing level 1 3rd & 4th November Basic skills level 2 10th &11th November... Start sailing level 1 17th &18th November Basic skills level 2 24th & 25th November ┬Ż220 per weekend! Call us on 02380 915 753 or PM us ­¤æŹ­¤Å╗ #nofilter #southampton #adultsailing #southamptonstudents #activenation #riveritchen #southamptonwater #adultfitness #getfit
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Food for thought! Is amazing how many bits of plastic we see in the water around us. Super proud of all of the staff team this year for doing daily litter picks. Every bit counts!

Unfortunately storm Callum has forced us to cancel both rec-sail sessions tomorrow (12/10/18). However Sunday's forecast looks set to deliver a pleasurable breeze for those eager to get out on the water!

One to many spiced pumpkin lattes already this autumn? The rivers looking good this morning so keep SUMMER GOING- SUP hire is still available! ┬Ż12per hour call us for info 02380 915 753 (wetsuits available too ­¤śē) #riveritchen #southamptonwater #southamptonstudents #activenation #sup

Swac Sailability end of summer prizing giving and buffet. Another wonderful year sailing at SWAC with so many personal and sail goals achieved! ItŌĆÖs lovely to spend an evening socialising instead of sailing on a brisk night.
Well done to all the supports that have attended this year with a special thanks to the hardworking and passionately dedicated volunteers, the project couldnŌĆÖt run with out you!
Fear not! Sailing is definitely not over for RYA Sailability! We are back again for winter sailing every month until Christmas! First date will be the 20th October at 10am, only ┬Ż8.00. Booking is essential on 02380 915753! #party #sailability #prizegiving #celebration #sailing #swac #southamptonwateractivitiescentre #activenation

Unfortunately due to staff illness there will be no Rec sail session this afternoon at SWAC. We are extremely sorry to all!

Want to brush up on Dinghy handling? WeŌĆÖre running a adult seamanship skills course 13-14th October ┬Ż149 for the weekend give us a call for more info or to book 02380 915 753 #seamanship #sailingislife #southampton #riveritchen

What a glorious day for an RYA intermediate powerboat course. #RYAtraining #southampton #thingstodo #powerboating #oceanvillage #nofilter #nationalfitnessday

To celebrate National Fitness Day, weŌĆÖve got FREE SUP hire down here Southampton Water Activities Centre! Come down and spend an hour on the water being active! #nationalfitnessday #justtryit #fitness #outdooractivities #paddleboarding #sup

Who said summer was over?!
B - E - A utiful day here at costa del SWAC!! ­¤ī×­¤ī×­¤ī×­¤ī×­¤ī×­¤ī×­¤ī×­¤ī×­¤ī×­¤ī×­ ¤ī×­¤ī×­¤ī×­¤ī×­¤ī×

Today is #fitnessday. Check out you nearest venue to find out what FREE activities are on offer https://activenation.org.uk/venues/ #exercise #health #haveaword

Tomorrow is National Fitness Day and we running a day of FREE SUP hire!
Come down and spend an hour on the water keeping active!
Contact the team for more information on 02380 915753

What an amazing experience. SWAC team are brilliant. Thank you for the excellent communication before the course. Thank you to Martin Fox for making the process easy and Darren Kirkham for the outstanding tutoring in getting me qualified. I wish the SWAC team all the best and keep up the fantastic work.

Went here at the weekend for a sailing taster experience and loved it ’┐Į I would highly recommend. I hadnt done it before and was really nervous, but the staff were really nice and helpful and our instructor was very experienced and patient. It was a really great experience and would definately come back ’┐Į

Superb, staff are amazing and the days are fun packed. Kids did a full week here learned so much in a safe action packed environment. Thank you !!

Really enjoyed completing RYA Level 3 Sailing course! Instructors actually allow you to learn instead of shouting at you or treating you unfairly. SWAC really impressed me and would defo go back again for another course as I felt very comfortable during my time at SWAC.

My kids completing RYA 1/2 dinghy course last week and now have the sailing bug! Thank you SWAC for an amazing week - great, enthusiastic instructors!

My children aged 11 and 14 took their sailing levels 1 and 2 at half term. We were very impressed with the safe, well organised and enjoyable atmosphere that the well qualified instructors created. They both grew in confidence as the week progressed and they will definitely be back to take their next levels. Thank you for helping to create a memorable experience.

My 11 year old son and I came for the sailing taster session this evening and had a fantastic time. Alice our instructor was very calm and patient with us and is a great teacher. Special thanks for helping my son deal with his nerves around water. Thank you ’┐Į

Just spent 5 days here doing a multi-hull level 1 and 2 course. Loved it. Our instructor Adam was great, kept us interested even during a few days off light winds. A great team. Would recommend.



Tom

It was good, but only 'cause I was there ’┐Į’┐Į

I joined SWAC last year and it was the best thing I did. The team at SWAC are friendly and nothing is too much bother. The boats are well kept and the instructors and marshals are always on hand with helpful tips on the recreational sailing days and evenings. The location of the club is sheltered so the even when it's windy the sessions never get cancelled.

Had an awesome time on my "Ready to ride" paddle board course. Great instruction and came away with some really handy tips on paddle boarding. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is getting into the sport.

Great, friendly knowledgeable staff. Very new kit including paddle board, oars, buoyancy aid and jackets. Clean facilities and in good order.

Great facilities, well looked after, super friendly and easy going.

Brilliant sailing courses for children! My daughter has loved every moment she has spent at SWAC! All staff super friendly and approachable. ’┐Į

Bertie has had an amazing week with your fab team, achieving RYA1/2. One happy but exhausted customer. Thanks to all! The zebra catch and media attention was the cherry on top!!

Awesome. Did my safety boat with Rich. Couldn't ask for a better company or instructor. Cheers guys!!

What an amazing experience. SWAC team are brilliant. Thank you for the excellent communication before the course. Thank you to Martin Fox for making the process easy and Darren Kirkham for the outstanding tutoring in getting me qualified. I wish the SWAC team all the best and keep up the fantastic work.

Went here at the weekend for a sailing taster experience and loved it ’┐Į I would highly recommend. I hadnt done it before and was really nervous, but the staff were really nice and helpful and our instructor was very experienced and patient. It was a really great experience and would definately come back ’┐Į

Superb, staff are amazing and the days are fun packed. Kids did a full week here learned so much in a safe action packed environment. Thank you !!

Really enjoyed completing RYA Level 3 Sailing course! Instructors actually allow you to learn instead of shouting at you or treating you unfairly. SWAC really impressed me and would defo go back again for another course as I felt very comfortable during my time at SWAC.

My kids completing RYA 1/2 dinghy course last week and now have the sailing bug! Thank you SWAC for an amazing week - great, enthusiastic instructors!

My children aged 11 and 14 took their sailing levels 1 and 2 at half term. We were very impressed with the safe, well organised and enjoyable atmosphere that the well qualified instructors created. They both grew in confidence as the week progressed and they will definitely be back to take their next levels. Thank you for helping to create a memorable experience.

My 11 year old son and I came for the sailing taster session this evening and had a fantastic time. Alice our instructor was very calm and patient with us and is a great teacher. Special thanks for helping my son deal with his nerves around water. Thank you ’┐Į

Just spent 5 days here doing a multi-hull level 1 and 2 course. Loved it. Our instructor Adam was great, kept us interested even during a few days off light winds. A great team. Would recommend.



Tom

It was good, but only 'cause I was there ’┐Į’┐Į

I joined SWAC last year and it was the best thing I did. The team at SWAC are friendly and nothing is too much bother. The boats are well kept and the instructors and marshals are always on hand with helpful tips on the recreational sailing days and evenings. The location of the club is sheltered so the even when it's windy the sessions never get cancelled.

Had an awesome time on my "Ready to ride" paddle board course. Great instruction and came away with some really handy tips on paddle boarding. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is getting into the sport.

Great, friendly knowledgeable staff. Very new kit including paddle board, oars, buoyancy aid and jackets. Clean facilities and in good order.

Great facilities, well looked after, super friendly and easy going.

Brilliant sailing courses for children! My daughter has loved every moment she has spent at SWAC! All staff super friendly and approachable. ’┐Į

Bertie has had an amazing week with your fab team, achieving RYA1/2. One happy but exhausted customer. Thanks to all! The zebra catch and media attention was the cherry on top!!

Awesome. Did my safety boat with Rich. Couldn't ask for a better company or instructor. Cheers guys!!