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Welcome to the RYA Sailing School "Performance Sailing Europe " Dorset

Performance Sailing Europe (PSE) is a sailing school providing RYA training and performance sail coaching. Based at Portland Marina, The new Dean & Reddyhoff development on the breathtaking Jurassic coast in Dorset. Performance Sailing Europe provides sailing instruction ranging from beginners’ taster sessions up to full RYA Yachtmaster, as well as sailors who would like to discover or improve on the more action packed performance side of sailing.

From those who’ve only stepped foot on a yacht to the most seasoned sailors, all will admit that there is always more out there to learn. Every trip is unique which is what makes sailing as popular as it still is today. Like every aspiration, sailing can lead to much personal improvement and endless enjoyment.

RYA Sail Coaching and Tuition

"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than by the things you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." (Mark Twain)

The courses run at PSE

RYA Courses Offered:

Other Courses:

Coastal Skipper

Racing Experience

Day Skipper

Mile-building

Competent Crew

Race Coaching and crew management

Start Yachting

2hr and 4Hr Sail taster sessions

Course Date

Course Type

Availability

 We run taster sessions most weekends and occasional weekdays please contact us for availability  2hr or 4hr Sail Taster/Racing Experience  5 Spaces per session (larger groups can be accommodated)
 Coming soon  RYA Comp Crew - Day Skipper - Yacht master Courses  5 Spaces per course
RYA sailing school

Never sailed before? Try one of our short Taster Sessions or join us for our Racing Experiences.
Whatever course you decide, Performance Sailing is committed to making sure that you not only get the best tuition tailored to your individual needs, but that you also have a great time onboard.

Weymouth, Portland and the Dorset coast offer some of the most interesting, picturesque and challenging sailing conditions in the South of the UK. With easy access at all states of tide to local areas, such as Lulworth Cove and Worbarrow Bay, you can expect to experience many famous locations along the South coast from the helm of one of our yachts. On the more advanced courses you can look forward to sailing to the beautiful French peninsula of Cherbourg and the Aldeny Islands.

Whether you’re looking to improve sporting performance, start a hobby, take on a personal challenge or use Performance Sailing as a business tool to improve leadership skills, you can expect a friendly and personal service. We are very flexible and often alter the race coaching courses for individual needs, if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us:

The RYA Sailing School "Performance Sailing Europe"