Ardingly Activity Centre

Summer Open Water Swimming
2026-06-18 08:15 - 09:45 (Europe/London) | Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly, RH17 6SQ, United Kingdom
Join us for our Summer Swim to getting you in the water.
Our brand new open water swimming sessions, are ideal for those who are wanting to learn, train or develop their open water swimming skills, or even just get in for the embrace of the open water.
To join us for open water swimming this Summer, you must join as a Summer member, and this will enable you to access the booking system.
Requirements:
All swimmers should have prebooked their Summer Swimming Membership to allow them to book on.
Participants should be able to swim 50 metres unaided and will be asked to demonstrate the first time they swim.
Book a Swim Slot

Summer Open Water Swimming
2026-06-16 08:15 - 09:45
Join us for our Summer Swim to getting you in the water.
Our open water swimming sessions, are ideal for those who are wanting to learn, train or develop their open water swimming skills, or even just get in for the embrace of the open water.
To join us for open water swimming this Summer, you must join as a Summer member, and this will enable you to access the booking system.
Requirements:
All swimmers should have prebooked their Summer Swimming Membership to allow them to book on.
Participants should be able to swim 50 metres unaided and will be asked to demonstrate the first time they swim.
Book a Swim Slot

Sailing Refresher | 1-Day Assessment
2026-06-14 09:30 - 16:30
Sailing Refresher and/or 1-day Assessment.
Sailing Refresher: Completed your level 2 but just need a refresher – this day is just for you !
1-Day Assessment: If you have no formal sailing qualifications and you want to launch your own boat or hire ours then you need an RYA Level 2, participants should be able to rig, launch and recover a dinghy, sail around a triangular course demonstrating the 5 Essentials, recover a person overboard and complete a capsize recovery, a Logbook and Certificate are provided upon successful completion of the assessment.
9:30am – 4.30pm
Requirements

Water Confidence
An RYA level 2 course, or relevant experience.

Book here

Summer Open Water Swimming
2026-06-14 08:15 - 09:45
Join us for our Summer Swim to get you in the water.
Our open water swimming sessions, are ideal for those who are wanting to learn, train or develop their open water swimming skills, or even just get in for the embrace of the open water.
To join us for open water swimming this Summer, you must join as a Summer member, and this will enable you to access the booking system.
Requirements:
All swimmers should have prebooked their Summer Swimming Membership to allow them to book on.
Participants should be able to swim 50 metres unaided and will be asked to demonstrate the first time they swim.
Book a Swim Slot

Adult & Junior Sailing Club
2026-06-13 10:00 - 15:30
Adult & Junior Sailing Club (Ages 11+)

Our Adult and Junior Sailing Clubs are perfect for sailors aged 11 and over who want to build confidence, develop skills, and have fun on the water in a supportive environment.
Minimum Entry Requirement:

RYA Level 2 (Adults) or
RYA Stage 2 (Juniors)

What to Expect
Sail on the water with an instructor, focusing on improving technique and progressing skills through a variety of practical and enjoyable exercises, including:

Tacking on the whistle
Tight circles
Backwards sailing
Sailing a triangle while observing the RYA 5 Essentials
Controlled stopping
Introduction to racing techniques

These sessions are designed to challenge sailors at their level, encourage progression, and build confidence while having plenty of fun afloat.

Timings:
Junior Sailing Club: 10:00 – 12:00
Adult Sailing Club: 13:30 – 15:30

RYA Level 2 (Adult)
2026-06-13 09:30 - 2026-06-14 16:30
The RYA Level 2 – Basic Skills Sailing course is for sailors who have competed Level 1 or have previous relevant sailing experience, it teaches you all the skills and theory necessary to get you helming a dinghy confidently on your own, Sailing around a triangular course using the 5 Essentials, leaving and returning to a shore, jetty or mooring, recovering a man overboard and capsize drill. During the two days, you will spend maximum time on the water in Wayfarer’s – with the opportunity of sailing a single-handed boat, with the instructor close at hand to guide you safely and expertly throughout the day.
All equipment is provided, including a wetsuit and buoyancy aid.
This qualification is the pre requisite to hiring dinghies at most RYA recognised centres
This is a two-day course, is 7 hours a day, and upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive an RYA Level 2 certificate. Logbook and certificate included in the price.
Timings: 9:30am – 4.30pm everyday
Requirements

Water Confidence
RYA Level 1 preferred
Book onto our RYA Level 2 here

Summer Open Water Swimming
2026-06-13 08:15 - 09:45
Join us for our Summer Swim to getting you in the water.
Our open water swimming sessions, are ideal for those who are wanting to learn, train or develop their open water swimming skills, or even just get in for the embrace of the cold water.
To join us for open water swimming this Summer, you must join as a Summer member, and this will enable you to access the booking system.
Requirements:
All swimmers should have prebooked their Summer Swimming Membership to allow them to book on.
Participants should be able to swim 50 metres unaided and will be asked to demonstrate the first time they swim.
Book a Swim Slot

Summer Open Water Swimming
2026-06-11 08:15 - 09:45, 2026-06-09 08:15 - 09:45
Join us for our Summer Swim to getting you in the water.
Our open water swimming sessions, are ideal for those who are wanting to learn, train or develop their open water swimming skills, or even just get in for the embrace of the cold water.
To join us for open water swimming this winter, you must join as a winter member, and this will enable you to access the booking system.
Requirements:
All swimmers should have prebooked their Summer Swimming Membership to allow them to book on.
Participants should be able to swim 50 metres unaided and will be asked to demonstrate the first time they swim.
Book a Swim Slot

RYA Level 1 (Adult)
2026-06-06 09:30 - 2026-06-07 16:30
The RYA Level 1 – Start Sailing course is for complete beginners, and teaches you all the skills and theory necessary to get you helming a dinghy confidently, initially with an instructor in the boat. You will learn to sail on a reach, go-about, and how to stop the boat, progressing on to sailing upwind and downwind, During the two days, you will spend maximum time on the water in Wayfarer’s.
All equipment is provided, including a wetsuit and buoyancy aid.
This is a two-day course, 7 hours a day, and upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive an RYA Level 1 certificate. Logbook and certificate included in the price.
We would recommend booking Level 1 and 2 if you wish to hire Dinghy’s.
At most RYA recognised centres the Level 2 is generally required and from experience the consecutive weekends or days works best for students learning to sail.
Timings: 9:30am – 4:30pm everyday
Requirements

Water Confidence

Book now onto our RYA Level 1 Course
