Explore the UK’s south coast this summer
We have decided to plan all our 2022 sailing trips within UK waters, to reduce the risk of having to change plans. All our sailing trips will start and end from our base in Chichester Harbour. If, nearer the time, it looks possible for any of our sailing trips to include cross channel passages, we will look to make this happen if you are keen and willing! However, our focus this year will be on exploring the south coast of the UK.
From April to October we have monthly three day refresher sailing trips, where we will be focusing on the Solent waters. These are a chance to revisit rusty sailing skills, or to just enjoy being back on the water. If it has been a while since you were last sailing and you want to progress to the next level RYA course, such as Day Skipper, our refresher sailing trips are a great way to brush up and make the most of an upcoming course. If there is a particular aspect you would like to practise, there will be the opportunity to discuss this in advance with your skipper. Pair a refresher sailing trip with one of our Sailing Skill Builder Weekends to experience our new option for advancing you between RYA levels.
Our longer five day sailing trips allow us to venture further afield, leaving the Solent for the Jurassic coast of Dorset. Calm weather anchorages await in Lulworth Cove and Chapmans Pool en route to Weymouth. If you are looking to build miles and experience watch systems, a blast across Lyme Bay and back is all possible within one of our five day sailing trips. Please feel free to talk with us before you book and we can match people with similar interests.
We can also arrange tailor made sailing trips with your own skipper, to suit different budgets. Please contact us to enquire about this.
No previous experience is required on our trips, they are open to everyone. We always make sure there is a balanced crew for the sailing planned, with plenty of opportunity to revise or learn new skills, or just enjoy yourself. Although your skipper will be in touch in advance, we always check in as a group once everyone is onboard and agree a plan of action, taking into weather and sea conditions. As usual all food is provided onboard but feel free to sample some local cuisine in any of the cafes along the way!
While these aren’t RYA courses, there is plenty of opportunity on one of our sailing trips to consolidate what you’ve learnt on a recent course, develop your sailing skills in more detail or just have a holiday and enjoy yourself! At the start of each sailing trip your skipper will ask everyone what they want out of their time, so there is plenty of opportunity to tailor the trip to your needs.
“I couldn’t recommend Sail Boat Project more highly. What you do and the people genuinely have a love for the water and it shows. It was one of the most rewarding five days I’ve spent with a group of great folks doing something totally new in years. The professionalism, knowledge, practical hands on experience and warmth was exceptional. The food was bloody amazing. It’s inspired me to do more sailing when I get the chance.”
“The quality of the food onboard made you feel like you were being well looked after (big flapjacks well hit the spot!!).”
See 3-day trips » See 5-day trips »
Each sailing trip is built around the experience and local knowledge of your skipper. They will share with you their favourite places, whether it’s an amazing view, a sailing challenge or a great place to eat! Have a look at the dates and rates and see what ideas our skippers have come up with. The main thing we want is that each trip suits everyone onboard, so you’ll be fully involved in planning. If you want to use the trip to develop particular sailing skills this can be taken into account, or if you want to kick back and relax we can adjust the pace and itinerary accordingly.
We can also arrange bespoke trips for groups, contact us to find out more.
Prior experience required: None, all welcome, although if you haven’t been sailing before you might want to consider a taster sail (4 hours) or RYA Start Yachting course (2 days) first.
Frequently asked questions
Please see our FAQ for tips on what to bring and what to expect.
Join us on a sailing trip