Learn to Sail

Frensham Pond Sailing Club’s Training Centre is accredited by the RYA, the national governing body for sailing. The RYA inspect our Training Centre annually to make sure that all courses are delivered safely with a high standard of instruction.

Our courses follow the RYA syllabus which has been developed over 70 years to ensure the best introduction to sailing. The qualifications gained are recognised worldwide. We combine some RYA stages and extend the time spent on others to give our students the best opportunity to succeed.

Please explore these pages to find out more and then follow the links to our booking portal.

Training Team

  • Sam Ford

    Chief Instructor - Sailing

    Sam has extensive experience instructing a range of watersports. Prior to joining our Training Centre Sam managed a multi-sport schools activity centre in France.

    Sam is qualified as a Senior Instructor, Power Boat Instructor and First Aid Instructor.

    Sam works full-time at Frensham and is supported by a large team of Dinghy Instructors.

  • Jeff Dolton

    Chief Instructor - Powerboats

    Jeff brings extensive experience in powerboat operation, both at sea and on inland waterways.

    He is a qualified Powerboat Instructor, certified to teach RYA Powerboat Level 1 & Level 2 (PB1 & PB2) as well as RYA Safety Boat courses. Additionally, he holds the RYA Advanced Powerboat Certificate. 

    Jeff is supported by a team of five Powerboat Instructors.

  • Stefan Bennett

    RYA Training Principal