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	Sunsail
The Port House, Port Solent, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 4TH			MAP
tel: (023) 9222 2222

Known for its Mediterranean shore-based holidays, also operates a school at Port Solent Marina near Portsmouth.

How Many Years Operating

Since 1974.

Age Groups

13+ allowed on the residential element on teenage yachting courses.

Size of Groups

Five per boat plus skipper, maximum total of seven boats.

Total per Centre

Among the teens around 35.

Carer to Child Ratios

5:1 in teaching groups.

Staff Checks and Qualifications

Instructors are yachtmaster instructor level. Those allocated to teen courses have all been police checked.

Size of Centre

Based in Port Solent Marina with a fleet of 50 boats.

Supervision

Full-time with the skipper during the day and a nanny in addition on board in the evenings.

Activities

RYA Competent Crew course and if experienced and mature enough can do the Day Skipper course. Courses take place in the summer holidays. Evening activities include scuba diving pool trials, quad biking, archery, visiting the Royal Navy Action Stations in the Portsmouth dockyard with interactive simulators on skiing, helicopter piloting etc, plus for example an evening barbecue.

On Site Facilities

Port Solent has immediate access to Portsmouth Harbour and sailing is in the Solent area and visiting different marinas each night.

Food

All cooked on board, help expected with cooking and cleaning.

Getting There

No transport organised.

Sample Price

£445 plus £25 for additional meals and mooring fees.