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SAILING
Just you – and anyone you care to take with you, including an instructor if you’ re still learning – a boat and the open water; what could be better? If sailing is your thing, here’ s where you can do it in Kent.
Elite Sailing // Chatham Since Chatham is home to the iconic Dockyard, it makes sense that it should also be a place to go sailing. At Elite Sailing you can do everything from learning to sail through to intensive training courses and‘ adventure sailing’ that can take you around the British Isles and even into Europe. www. elitesailing. co. uk
Tonbridge Town Sailing Club // Tonbridge Tonbridge Town Sailing Club offers lessons to people( adults and children) of all levels when it comes to boating. All the volunteer instructors are RYA qualified, so you can relax knowing you’ re learning from the best. www. tonbridgesailing. org
Boat Tours If the idea of piloting your own boat doesn’ t tick any boxes for you, what about having someone else do it for you? We have waterways aplenty in Kent, and boat tours are a fun, exciting way to explore them.
The Kentish Lady // Maidstone The Kentish Lady sails up and down the Medway through Maidstone on either one- or threehour excursions. You can even hire the boat for private functions and the view you get of Maidstone and specifically Allington Castle are wonderful. www. kentishlady. co. uk
Jetstream Tours // Strood You can choose between cruise or jet experiences at Jetstream Tours, each one with its own unique fun attached. The fast jet or the slower cruise are ideal for getting out on the water, and there are special trips that you can book into including a visit to the Maunsell Forts. www. jetstreamtours. com
Canterbury Historic River Tours // Canterbury Award-winning Canterbury Historic River Tours are a different way to see the cathedral city, offering new views and insights, as well as stories of the past. www. canterburyrivertours. co. uk
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