Watersports instruction
Our goal at HSC is to enable you to get the most of your on the water activities with us. Whether you have never sailed, or are a little rusty we will have a path to help you develop your skills and confidence safely. Details of all the sessions mentioned below are shared in the Sailing Kick Off meetings early in the year.
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Beginner courses
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Seals
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Mid Week Escapes
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Informal racing sessions run roughly fortnightly from May to September, free to members, helping new sailors build skills and confidence to join club races. Contact Mark Hawkins
​HSC is not a formal training centre, but partners with Shoresports to offer beginner and intermediate sailing lessons for adults and children. Courses usually run in six weekly sessions from April to September, taking participants from no experience to safe, competent sailors. HSC may subsidise lesson fees for members.
The Seals youth group at Highcliffe Sailing Club gives 8–16 year olds a fun, safe way to learn sailing and windsurfing in Christchurch Harbour. Delivered with Shoresports, the programme covers beginner, racing, and adventure skills while prioritising kindness, inclusion, safety, and friendship. Volunteers, parents, and older members support young sailors on and off the water. Runs from April to September. Contact: Seals@highcliffesailing.co.uk
From April to September, experienced members run informal sessions for confident sailors who want to improve their skills and progress into club racing. Free for members with their own boats; a small fee applies to use club boats. Runs April to September
The support boat team provides essential on-water safety support for HSC sailors and paddlers. Members can join helm and crew practice sessions from April to November, with classroom training in winter. Contact Keith La Roche to get involved.