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GET ON THE WATER

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Join Cinque Ports Sailing Club for dinghy sailing, yachting and powerboat courses in Dover, Hythe & Ashford

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About Cinque Ports Sailing

Beginner to Advanced Powerboating along the Kent Coast

Our Mission

At Cinque Ports Sailing, we believe everyone deserves a chance to discover the joy of being on the water.  With expert tuition and a safe, supportive setting, we help individuals learn, grow, and gain confidence afloat. 

Dinghies racing in Dover Harbour

A Sailing Club For Everyone

Cinque Ports Sailing is an RYA-affiliated sailing club and Training Centre offering dinghy sailing, yachting and powerboating across three RYA-recognised training centres in Kent: Dover, Martello Lakes in Hythe and Conningbrook Lakes in Ashford.   Whether you're an East-Kent local or down from London for the weekend, we can help you to get on the water with confidence.

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Ready to Race! Dinghy Sailing at Martello Lakes, Hythe

Martello Lakes, Hythe

Conningbrook Lakes, Ashford

Martello Lakes, Hythe

 Martello Lakes in Hythe is an RYA Training Centre offering year-round dinghy sailing and powerboat Level 2 courses. The centre also hosts regular Sunday club sailing and racing.  A welcoming environment for both new and experienced sailors to build skills and enjoy time on the water. 


Find us at Martello Lakes, Dymchurch Road, West Hythe, CT21 4ND 

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Dover

Conningbrook Lakes, Ashford

Martello Lakes, Hythe

 Dover Harbour provides a full range of dinghy and yacht sailing courses along with powerboat training from beginner to advanced levels. The centre also runs relaxed adult club sessions after work, junior sessions after school, and a variety of shore-based courses including VHF Marine Radio, First Aid, and navigation.  


Find us at the Dover Sea Sports Centre, on the beach!

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Conningbrook Lakes Schools Sailing Sessions, Ashford

Conningbrook Lakes, Ashford

Conningbrook Lakes, Ashford

Conningbrook Lakes, Ashford

 In Ashford, the centre offers  a range of RYA dinghy sailing courses, a regular after-school sailing club and stand-up paddleboarding sessions.   Surrounded by greenery and trails, with views across the water and the North Downs beyond, the setting is perfect for a first taste of sailing.


Find us at Conningbrook Country Park, Willesborough Road, Ashford TN24 9QX 

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DOVER

 Nestled within the historic harbour of Dover, Cinque Ports Sailing offers a truly special place to get on the water.  Based at the Dover Sea Sports Centre, beneath the watchful gaze of Dover Castle and framed by the iconic White Cliffs, Dover offers dinghy sailing, yachts, powerboating and shore-based courses

Courses & Sessions Available At Dover

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About Dover

What Dover Offers

Cinque Ports Sailing has been operating from Dover Sea Sports Centre from 2024, offering sailing and powerboat courses, evening sessions for members and a variety of shore-based training including first aid, SRC Marine Radio (VHF) and navigation theory.  

Our Facilities

Students and members can enjoy warm showers, excellent changing facilities and a vibrant beach scene that brings energy to the waterfront, especially during the summer months, creating a friendly and welcoming coastal community both on and off the water.  

Activities

Dinghy sailing takes place entirely within the sheltered harbour, protected from the full force of the Channel while on your powerboat course - once outside the harbour - you can hit the throttle and get to grips with planing in the open sea.  If you're doing a Yacht sail, expect to see the white cliffs of Dover from an entirely new perspective!

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Cinque Ports Sailing

Dover Sea Sports Centre, Esplanade, Dover, CT17 9FS UK

info@cinqueportssailing.co.uk Tel: 01304 600236

Office Opening Hours

Our office hours are ad hoc (especially in winter) or we may be out and about on the water or in the Marina.  Drop us an email with your details and we will get back to you asap.  

Martello Lakes, Hythe

 Set on the peaceful waters of Martello Lakes in Hythe, Martello Lakes Sailing offers friendly, accessible lake sailing all year round. With steady, manageable conditions and a safe inland setting, it’s an ideal place for beginners to grasp the basics, build confidence and enjoy relaxed time on the water. 

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About Martello Lakes

Martello Lakes Sailing is part of Cinque Ports Sailing cub and is an RYA Training Centre for dinghy sailing and powerboating.  

Our Facilities

The clubhouse on the shore of the lake provides a meeting point for students and members, where you can sign in, collect your buoyancy aids and have a cup of tea.  The are basic changing facilities and showers & toilets available in the block next door.  If you're lucky, you will see the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway pass by with its familiar toot-toot!

Activities

Martello Lakes is a great place to begin sailing or refresh your skills if you are out of practice and is a fantastic option when the weather is too rough for sea sailing.   Regular Sunday sailing sessions give members the chance to practise their skills in a supportive environment, with opportunities to learn to race and take part in seasonal club series, including the popular Winter Frostbite and Icicle Series.  Powerboat Level 2 and safety boat  courses are also available at the Lake. 

Martello Lakes Sailing

Dymchurch Road, Hythe CT21 4ND

whatthreewords: birds.positives.feasted Take the small road on the right hand side of the Gulf Petrol Station and follow it round the lake to the Club Hut.

Conningrook Lakes, Ashford

Conningbrook Lakes sailing lake, part of the Julie Rose Stadium area in Ashford, Kent, is a calm, picturesque freshwater venue set within the wider Conningbrook Lakes Country Park. It offers a sheltered and scenic environment ideal for beginner sailors and learners, with space to practise basic skills and enjoy relaxed

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Conningbrook Lakes Sailing

 Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, Willesborough Road, Ashford, TN24 9QX  

whatthreewords: trying.nation.alert The access road is off Willesborough Road, opposite the Givaudan Factory. Go through wooden 5-bar gate and the Lakes are on the right hand side.

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Registered office: King Arthurs Court, Maidstone Rd, Charing, Ashford, Kent TN27 0JS. 

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