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UK Sailing Academy (UKSA)

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Arctic Road
WEST COWES
Isle of Wight
PO31 7PQ

Tel: 01983 203001

Isle of Wight, things to do, UKSA, having fun in a sailing dingy

Guide Prices

*Splash days for groups of 10+ start from £35 per student.
*Fun days for individuals start from £50 per person.
*5-day courses available.
*Please contact UKSA for the latest availability and prices.

About

UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) enjoys a 4-acre, waterfront location in Cowes on the sunny Isle of Wight and is the perfect location for residential and non-residential sailing, watersports and team building for students aged 6 years and over.

Through their multi-activity fun days and camps, UKSA offer plenty of options for getting out on the water. Suitable for all abilities, activities can include dinghy sailing, kayaking, keelboating, stand up paddleboarding, windsurfing, power boating, raft building and more. For those looking to develop their dinghy sailing skills, UKSA offers training for complete beginners through to high performance advanced skills. It's day sessions and 5-day courses include tuition, safety equipment and a freshly prepared packed lunch. Accommodation, B&B and full board options are also available.

UKSA's campus provides everything you need on-site, with facilities including accommodation with 200+ residential beds, in-house catering, dining room, indoor heated swimming pool, full-sized sports hall, classrooms, Wi-fi, bar, pool table, dedicated children’s chill-out area, and CCTV perimeter fences and secure front gates.

Cowes is widely regarded as being at the heart of sailing, and with good reason. The Isle of Wight is blessed with great weather and warm waters, with beaches and creeks facing in all directions it's no surprise people flock here.

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Facilities

Accessibility

Accessible Lift
Disabled Parking
Disabled persons toilet
Guide Dogs Permitted
No dogs (Guide dogs accepted)
Ramp / Level Access
Ramp/Level Access
Wheelchair user accessible

Attraction Facilities

Groups Accepted

Catering

Catering for groups
Catering Provided
Full liquor licence
On-Site cafe/restaurant
Outdoor eating area
Packed lunches by arrangement
Refreshments Available
Vegans catered for
Vegetarians catered for
Vending Facilities

Children & Infants

Family Friendly, Children Welcome - minimum age 6

Establishment Features

Beach / Coast within walking distance
Beach/Coast 10 min walking distance
Conference facilities
Groups welcome
Licensed for alcohol
Meeting rooms
No Pets
Open all year round
Public Telephone
Team / Corporate Activities
Toilets

Leisure Facilities

Bar
Eating Out Within Walking Distance
Games room
Gym
Indoor heated pool - with restricted hours
Snooker / Pool table

Parking & Transport

Bus stop within walking distance

Provider Preferences

In town/city centre

Specialist Features

Baggage Storage
Cyclists welcome
Educational Groups
Family Fun
Marketed Towards Children
Marketed Towards Families
Marketed towards student/youth
Marketed Towards Students / Youth

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Groups
Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Travel & Trade

Group discounts available
Packed lunches available
Room/unit allocations available
Wi-fi available

Map & Directions

Click here to view map

Road Directions

From East Cowes ferry, second exit at roundabout onto Well Road, turn right onto York Avenue and straight onto ferry road to the floating bridge to West Cowes.

From Fishbourne ferry, B3339 (Fishbourne lane), A3054 to Newport, A3020 to West Cowes.

From Yarmouth ferry, A3054 to Newport, A3020 to West Cowes.

Public Transport Directions

For bus information please visit the Southern Vectis website - www.islandbuses.info/

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Access Information

PARKING

Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance

ATTRACTION ENTRANCE

Drop-off point for guests immediately outside main entrance

LIFT

There is a lift

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to the:

public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair

Level access, ramp or lift to a public toilet

Level access, ramp or lift to dining area

Level access, ramp or lift to the bar

Level access, ramp or lift to the swimming pool

CAFETERIA / RESTAURANT

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to the:

cafeteria

Meals provided for guests with special dietary requirements

STAFF

Some staff have specialised disability knowledge or skills, eg sign language

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Opening Times

Opening (2 Jan 2025 - 22 Dec 2025)

* Open 8am - 6pm 7 days a week

UKSA Accommodation, Cowes

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