SEA JAY'S SOLENT SAILING SCHOOL
RYA recognised sailing courses in Lymington on the Solent

SEA JAYS is a small privately owned RYA accredited Sailing School run largely by myself.
In the last couple of years I have successfully trained well over one hundred students at all levels including Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Yacht Master and the pinnacle of sail training - Yachtmaster Offshore. (see courses)

I provide an individual approach to sail training and teach you at your own pace, whilst making the training fun and enjoyable. No one is expected to tackle anything outside their own comfort zone, and I am quick to assess students strengths and weaknesses and make sure that everyone is enjoying the experience.

Our school yacht - a Beneteau First 405 - is immaculate, both down below and on deck and is kept in good order throughout the course. She is spacious, well designed and both exciting and safe to sail. (see your yacht for more details).  
Note 18 May 2010: most photos on this website feature our previous yacht - a Westerly 33.  The First 405 is similar, but larger and more comfortable.  New photos will be posted as soon as they are available.

Breakfast and lunch are served on board and evenings are spent in one of many lovely harbours in the Solent in order that students can use the excellent local shower facilities and amenities.

Typically we will have dinner in one of the local pubs or restaurants dependent on students wishes. On occasion and weather permitting we have a beach Barbeque in one of the many beautiful harbours visited during the course

As the boat accommodation requires sharing cabins, I try to arrange for at least two students of the same sex per course.

 

A night sail is included during the course, which most students find exhilarating!! On these evenings we will have dinner on board prior to a safety brief and departure from our anchorage or pontoon as the sun sets.

My considerable experience includes sailing across the Atlantic from the Canaries to St Lucia in the Caribbean, cruising many times around the Channel Islands and Northern France as well as Italy, Sicilly, Sardinia and Corsica. I have also owned ribs and motor boats, but my passion is for sail. (see my details)

I am working most of the time but please call me whenever you can (including weekends and evenings) and I will return your call as soon as I have a moment - 07764 565773.

 

Charles Jouning
 

The Solent is one of the major recreational areas for water sports in the UK, especially Sailing, and is also an important shipping route for passengers, freight and military vessels. It is sheltered by the Isle of Wight and has an interesting tidal pattern, which has greatly benefited Southampton's success as a port. Portsmouth lies at the Eastern end of the Solent.  Spithead, an area off Gilkicker Point near Gosport, is known as the place where the Royal Navy is traditionally reviewed by the monarch of the day.
The Solent is a busy seaway with many 'safe havens' which makes it an ideal training ground for aspiring sailors, skippers and motor boat owners.

The Solent area is of great ecological and landscape importance, particularly because of the coastal and estuarine habitats along its margins. Much of the Solent's coastline is designated as a Special Area of Conservation.  It is bordered by a number of nationally important protected landscapes including the New Forest National Park, and the Isle of Wight Area Of Natural Beauty.  Sea Jay's sailing course students are treated to wonderful views in addition to wonderful tuition!