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Hamworthy Outdoor Education Centre

Outdoor Education for people of all ages and abilities

Early Bird Discount 10% discount for bookings before 31st March 2013

The Centre provides Royal Yachting Association (RYA) dinghy sailing courses, RYA Powerboat courses and British Canoe Union (BCU) kayak and canoe courses on the ideally sheltered waters of Poole Harbour - one of the premier places on the South coast for Watersports.

We believe that all of our courses offer excellent value for money. For example: RYA beginners sailing courses from £59, RYA Level 2 Powerboat courses from £190, and BCU beginners kayak courses from £49.  For a full list of RYA dinghy sailing and powerboat courses and BCU kayak courses follow the links.

Hamworthy Outdoor Education Centre is an RYA training centre for both dinghy sailing and powerboating and is situated on the northern side of Poole Harbour in Hamworthy Park. The Centre has direct access to one of the best and safest areas within Poole Harbour from its waterside premises.

The Centre has a mobile climbing wall which is available for hire.

For those who wish to have a go at different activities our family courses and holiday adventure courses are ideal. Activities may include dinghy sailing, kayaking, canoeing, powerboating, climbing, abseiling, raft building, slacklining and GPS orienteering on the water.

Early Bird Discount 10% discount for bookings before 31st March 2013

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What Our Customers Say

All comments are quotes from customer feedback forms.

  • Great introduction to sailing. Will definitely be signing up for the Improvers.
  • Very pleased with the course and hope to attend more courses in the future.
  • Advice given whilst on the boat very helpful. Most memorable.
  • Efficient, friendly and knowledgeable staff.
  • High quality instruction and support from the Centre staff. Fantastic location.
  • Good fun.
  • Both the instructors were fantastic - very good knowledge
  • Superb all round.
  • Which were the best aspects? "Being on the water". Which were the worst aspects? "Going home!".
  • Instructors made the group welcome and encouraged everyone to do their best.