Women on Water

Our Women on Water Group (WoW) meet regularly to combine sail coaching with social activities. The group is a very friendly and informal group of female club members - primarily sailors - but we also welcome paddle boarders and kayakers.  We meet once a month from February to November for a day of fun and instruction on the water. 

Our vision is to create an inclusive, skill-building, and supportive community where women with a foundation in sailing come together to enjoy the water, build confidence, and support each other’s progress. In a friendly and relaxed setting, we provide a space for members to explore their capabilities—whether learning to helm, refining crewing skills, or mastering rigging. 

With instructor-led sessions and peer learning, we help members develop their skills both on and off the water, encouraging teamwork and sharing tips that strengthen bonds and make each session more than just time on the water. In this welcoming community, every woman knows she has a place where she can learn and try new things at her own pace. Together, we’re dedicated to making each sailing experience positive, helping confidence grow and friendships flourish.

We aim to be ready to go on the water at 10am and are usually finished by 4pm, all dependent on the weather. If you want to advance your skills, we can arrange for a qualified instructor to coach individuals or groups. Most have their own boats, but this is not a requirement as we have use of club boats (subject to availability). The group is for people who are confident to sail on their own. We recommend complete beginners to complete a RYA Level One and Level Two course prior to sailing with the group, or attend the beginners Saturday sessions, to build the necessary basic sailing skills.

Membership to the group is only £20 per year and can be purchased through your membership account. Please email the club secretary to request to join WoW. Once your WoW membership option is added to your account portal, you will receive an invoice for the WoW fee. After we receive your payment, we will send you an invite link to the WoW WhatsApp group, where we communicate and organise all our sessions.  There is currently no additional charge for the sessions or for the use of club boats during these sessions (subject to availability). Joining the group is a great way to get on the water with a group of like-minded people and get instruction / pointers as required.

This really helps encourage members to grow in sailing confidence and improve their sailing ability, whatever their level.

If you’d like details of our latest programme of events, please contact:  Karolina Porter or Toni Buffham [email protected] 

2025 Saturdays dates:

• 08^th March (dry meet and shared lunch)
• 22nd March
• 5th April
• 17th May
• 8th June (wow joining in Sunday racing with instructor support)
• 26th July (alongside other training courses) 
• 16th August
• 20th Sept
• 18th Oct
• 1st Nov