...the only dedicated, commercial water activity centre on the Isle of Man offering dinghy sailing tuition, multi-activity courses, equipment hire, retail and much more.
With all our instructors being fully qualified we are able to provide a wide range of courses to suit all ages and sailing levels. We have courses for juniors, adults, family and group bookings.
Based in the picturesque fishing village of Port Erin on the south west coast of the Island.
During school holidays, our popular Youth Sailing Weeks allow youngsters to work through the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme. Throughout this five day course each will take charge of their own dinghy, under the guidance of our instructors and safety crews. Completion of each stage of the YSS will earn students a certificate from the RYA. Students can expect to achieve Stage 1 after their first week. Certificates and skills can be used in other areas such as the Duke of
Beginners Week Course Content:
- Introduction to 7th Wave and Port Erin Bay
- Wind direction and points of the compass
- Taking the helm for the first time
- Sailing across the wind and turning the boat around
- Water-based activities and games
Skills Weeks for students who have sailed before:
- Students continue in the RS Teras to complete RYA Stages 2 and 3
- Skills are signed off in the logbook as students progress
- More water-based activities, exercises and lots of games
- Stage 4 students will spend their time afloat in our two man boats
- For those who have completed RYA Stage 4 we also offer Day Sailing, Advanced Sailing and Spinnaker and Trapeze courses
Please note that we cannot guarantee completion of each stage during a one week course. As the scheme progresses so does the skill base and level of understanding required. We will only issue certificates when students can demonstrate the appropriate standard of sailing.
In the event of bad weather we have a full shore-based activity programme, courses will run regardless of weather conditions.
Course Dates:
- 5th - 9th April
- 12th - 16th April
- 31st May - 4th June
- 7th - 11th June
- 5th - 9th July
- 12th - 16th July
- 19th - 23rd July
- 26th - 30th July
- 2rd - 6th August
- 9th - 13th August
- 16th - 20th August
- 23rd - 27th August
- 30th August - 3rd September
The course fee is £265 per person, we provide boats, wetsuits, buoyancy aids, RYA logbooks, certificates and refreshments. Students need to bring suitable footwear which can get wet, a towel, change of clothes and packed lunch.
The course runs from 10am until 5pm each day