Celebrating 50 fabulous years!
Founded in 1976 by the Gordon family, Rockley began life as a small family-run sailing operation, famously operating from a caravan on the beach in Poole Harbour.
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Rockley Owner Peter Gordon, recently said that, alongside Lis Gordon, they felt very lucky to be the 'custodians of the business' and look forward to passing it on to the next generation. Nathaniel Gordon is very much part of that next generation. This is what Rockley means to him.
1. FAMILY
Rockley is our parents’ first child and will be mine and my siblings first child too.
2. TEAMWORK
We all work together to deliver the best experiences to the young people in our care.
3. PERSONABLE
You will always speak to us! We are made up lots of individuals who love what we do and love talking to our customers. I doubt you will find this level of personal attention and care anywhere else.
4. EXPERIENCES
We offer experiences that many individuals and school students don’t typically have access to. It is important that everyone has the opportunity to experience the outdoors in some capacity.
5. FUTURE
Rockley is all about the future. It’s about the experiences we give people that inspires them, whether that’s someone on an instructor course, or a young person discovering a passion for the water and the outdoors for the first time.
It’s also about the future of the industry. We want to make sure that love for the water and the outdoors continues for generations to come. By helping train and develop the very best instructors, we’re playing our part in keeping that passion alive.