We are pleased to offer a children's RYA Youth Sailing Stage 3 course for 8-15 years at Aztec Adventure Upton Warren.

Build your confidence and develop the skills needed to sail in different directions in moderate conditions.

The course content includes: improved rigging, sailing theory, launching and recovery. Building confidence in a range of sailing techniques on all points of sail and capsize recovery.

The required experience are sailing skills to the standard of RYA's Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 2. To pass the course the child will demonstrate that they are able to launch and sail a dinghy on all points of sail or around a triangle in moderate conditions.

All activity equipment and tuition are provided by our trained and DBS checked instructors.

This is a course where you can drop off in the morning and collect in the afternoon. Alternatively parents and spectators can watch from The Boat Shack / terrace.

• All sailing equipment and materials
• Buoyancy aid
• Instruction from trained, DBS-checked instructors
• Hands-on practice in launching, recovery, and capsize techniques

• Lunch and drinks (participants should bring a packed lunch and water bottle)
• Personal outdoor clothing and footwear

• 2-day advanced sailing course
• Covers sailing theory, rigging, and recovery techniques
• Skills for moderate sailing conditions and capsize recovery
• Professional instruction by DBS-checked staff

• Arrive by 09:15 for check-in.

• The course operates from 09:30 to 16:00 each day

On Arrival
Spectators are welcome to come along for the duration of your visit to us, there is no extra charge for spectators, we do ask that you keep the numbers to a minimum to ensure everyones safety at all times.

Car Parking
PLEASE NOTE: The gates to our car parks are closed and locked at the end of the last session of the day. Please see entrance signage for closing times.

Car parking at Aztec Adventure Upton Warren is available free of charge for customers. There are two car parks which are located to the left and right when you drive into the centre.

There are two designated disabled parking spaces in the car park nearest to the main building.

Parking is also available on the opposite side of the road in Webb’s Garden Centre overflow car park, who we have an agreement with, please ensure you are aware of their closing times.

If you are travelling to us by bicycle, we have bicycle racks available for you to use free of charge.

• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Suitable non-slip water footwear
• Packed lunch and refillable water bottle

• Suitable for ages 8+ (waiver required for minors).
• Dress appropriately for moderate outdoor water conditions

• Maximum weight limit: 120kg (18 stone)

• RYA Stage 2 or equivalent experience is recommended
• A Waiver- General Form of Disclaimer is required for participants under 18 years old