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NEWLY QUALIFIED RYA DINGHY INSTRUCTOR, 16-YEAR OLD DAISY, SWAPS THE FOOTBALL PITCH FOR POOLE HARBOUR

It all started 12 years ago on a holiday to La Reserve – back when Rockley offered family camping holidays and was affectionately known as Sail France! Sat in a little yellow Mango, being towed along…

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The Educational Value Behind Every Splash

Discover how Rockley’s outdoor adventures go beyond fun. From PE to PSHE, our activity trips bring classroom learning to life, building confidence, teamwork, and real-world skills along the way.

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50 Years of Rockley in 2026: Peter Gordon on Steering the Ship

From accountant to adventurer, Peter Gordon has spent decades at the helm of Rockley Watersports. In this candid conversation, he shares the highs, the chaos, and the proud moments that have defined…

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From Poole Harbour to the Atlantic: Jenna Vincent’s Journey with Just Row With It

From teaching sailing in Poole Harbour to rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic - Jenna Vincent’s journey is one of courage, connection, and chasing the impossible. Read how her time at Rockley…

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Planning a School Trip? Here’s How Rockley Makes It Simple

We’ve updated our RYA Youth Sailing courses to 3- and 5-day formats, giving young sailors more time on the water, more opportunities to build confidence, and extra flexibility if the weather doesn’t…

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New course structure, same Rockley impact.

We’ve updated our RYA Youth Sailing courses to 3- and 5-day formats, giving young sailors more time on the water, more opportunities to build confidence, and extra flexibility if the weather doesn’t…

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Julia's House Siblings Weekend - an overnight adventure and lasting memories

Some of the most special weekends of our year are the Siblings' Weekends we host in partnership with Julia’s House. In August, we welcomed 20 children to Buddens Activity Centre for a weekend of…

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Beyond the Land: Discover the Water Adventures at Buddens Activity Centre

Did you know that Buddens Activity Centre also offers so much more than just land activities? Hidden within its beautiful Dorset countryside setting lies a large lake - the perfect base for exciting…

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Buddens Activity Centre host Julia's House Siblings Weekend

Some of the most special weekends of our year are the Siblings' Weekends we host in partnership with Julia’s House. In August, we welcomed 20 children to Buddens Activity Centre for a weekend of…

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