These are some of the activities we provide for children and young people in our community.
Primary School Partnerships
Term time taster sessions for local primary schools, dinghy sailing and kayaking experiences free of charge for all participants. Bradfield Primary School - Stourview CofE Primary Academy - Highfields Primary School - Lawford CofE Primary School - Brooklands Primary School - Dedham CofE VC Primary School - Wix and Wrabness Primary School
Kayaking
Introductory sessions and Paddle UK certified training courses, a fun and safe experience on the river Stour.
RYA Courses
Our sail training centre delivers dinghy sessions for 8-16yr olds at Manningtree beach. Opportunities to learn how to sail a dinghy with our RYA qualified sailing instructors.
The Blue Mermaid
The Thames Sailing Barge Blue Mermaid is an authentic replica of the original Blue Mermaid built in the Mistley shipyard of FW Horlock in 1930. In partnership with the Sea-Change Sailing Trust, The Stour Blue Water Pass Trusts arranges 5-day live aboard sail training and life skills educational experiences for teenagers.
Team MBP
Team MBP for our more experienced sailors and potential future instructors. During the season extra sessions are provided for a small fee for young sailors to develop their skills and gain further experiences.
If you would be interested in participating please go to our Book Now page .
Or if you are interested in volunteering, have sailing skill and want to be an instructor for us please contact us.
All of our activities are subsidised or provided free of charge. We also provide bursaries for those who might not otherwise have the opportunity to participate.
