Welcome to Shell Bay Sailing

Learn to sail in a beautiful environment.
Learn to sail in the beautiful, protected waters of Poole harbour

We are a small, friendly sailing school, situated on the Studland peninsula, at the entrance to Poole harbour, close to the southern side of the Sandbanks ferry.

Shell Bay Sailing is an RYA recognised training centre.

We offer:

Location

We have direct access to the quiet and protected waters of Poole harbour. When afloat you will enjoy a beautiful sailing area bounded by the unspoilt shores and islands of the harbour, well away from the busy waterways.

We are open every weekend for hire and tuition from April to September, and daily during school holidays.

We can also arrange tailored tuition outside these times

Our new season starts on 1st April 2026.

Adult level 3 course on 11th/12th April and level 1 course on 18th/19th April.

Please contact us via our 'Contact' page or call us on 07853 986345.

direct access to the quiet waters of Poole Harbour.
Enjoy direct access to the quiet waters of Poole Harbour
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