Sailing is a sport which can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. You don't need to spend weeks at the gym before stepping on board, but if you do you may find yourself handling the primary winches!
If you are new to sailing it will help to read the attached documents detailing what to bring and, equally important, what not to bring! This includes black soled trainers and hard suitcases which definitely won't be welcome on board! Please call us if you have any questions. You can also check out the weather in advance on the met office website.
Map and directions to Ocean Village
The Ocean Experience is moored at Ocean Village, Southampton, UK. For directions to Ocean Village, please view the Map page.
Useful Links and Information:
Recommended reading material which is available from amazon.co.uk and most good bookshops:
There are also many good books on sailing available from your local library as well as magazines including Yachting Monthly and Yachting World.
Useful Knots:
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| Double Sheet Bend | Running Hitch | Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches |
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Links
Here are some websites of Friends and Associates you might be interested in
Velvet Adventure Sailing offers sailing holidays in a comfortable friendly atmosphere aboard their Oyster 55. With a maximum of six guests at any one time they specialise in trips for small groups and individuals. You can book a berth or charter the whole boat. Skipper Lin Parker was a skipper in the BT Global Challenge 2000, but is now happy sailing in this more relaxed style. With roller furling and all sails controlled from the cockpit this is a very different experience to sailing on a challenge boat. Lin Parker and Stuart Jackson are great friends having sailed together frequently during their time with the challenge business. Velvet Adventure Sailings ethos is to provide fun filled active sailing adventures in a comfortable and safe environment. Summer 2010 they will be cruising in Norway before heading south to the Canary Islands for the winter. Full itineraries available on their web site
Please click on the relevant link below for more information:
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