Enjoy a day together on the water, trying new activities and spending time outdoors. Our Family Days are relaxed, welcoming, and open to all members of the immediate family aged 8+.
Alongside other families from the Royal Navy community, and with qualified instructors leading each session, you’ll have the chance to try a range of watersports activities including sailing and paddlesports, as well as getting involved in fun games, races, and challenges.
There’s also plenty of opportunity to connect with other families, find out what other Royal Navy charities have to offer, and enjoy being part of a wider community over light refreshments.
If your serving person is currently deployed or unable to attend, we’re here to support you. With all equipment provided and instructors on hand to help, Family Days are a great way to try something new, spend quality time together, and enjoy being out on the water.
Activity details
Our Family Days give the whole family the chance to get out on the water together, try new activities, and enjoy time outdoors in a relaxed and fun setting with other families from the Royal Navy community. The day will be a mix of trying new activities, along with fun races, games, and challenges.
Activities will vary depending on location and conditions, but may include:
Portsmouth – Andrew Simpson Centres
- Sailing
- Paddleboarding
- Kayaking
- Mega paddleboarding
Helensburgh – Blairvadach Outdoor Education Centre
- Sailing
- Kayaking
- Paddleboarding
Reading – Andrew Simpson Centres
- Sailing
- Paddleboarding
- Kayaking
- Mega paddleboarding
Each activity is led by qualified watersports instructors, who are on hand to support you on the water and help everyone make the most of the session.
What to bring
We’ll provide all the watersports equipment needed to get out on the water, including a wetsuit, buoyancy aid, waterproof top, and helmet. Your instructor will guide you on what to wear depending on the weather.
Please bring:
- Swimwear (to wear under a wetsuit)
- A towel
- A refillable water bottle
- Sun cream
- A full change of clothes
- Weather-appropriate clothing (e.g. warm layers or light clothing on hot days)
- A pair of closed-toe shoes that can get wet (old trainers are ideal)
- A spare pair of dry shoes
- Lunch and snacks for the day
If you have your own watersports clothing or equipment, you’re welcome to bring it along.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us before booking, or to talk about an existing booking, please contact our Youth Crew team on 0330 236 8090 or youthsailing@rnsa.org.uk.
