RYA Sailing at Trevassack Lake
Learn to Sail with CST
We’re very proud to have been officially accredited as an RYA learning centre here at Trevassack Lake. This means that our charitable activities on the Helford River can defer to the lake for poor weather days, keeping the children’s sailing programmes on track year round. It also means that we can offer RYA certifications to those with additional needs.
The facilities at Trevassack are second-to-none; the site is Gold award-winning for accessibility and inclusivity, welcoming all ages and abilities to enjoy the natural spring-fed 10 acre lake with state-of-the-art buildings built with sustainability and the environment at the forefront. You’ll benefit from Changing Places, hot showers (powered by the lake!), knowledgable staff and lots of coffee and cake from the waterside cafe.
Why Sail at Trevassack Lake?
Trevassack Lake is the perfect place for anyone, of any age or ability, to get out on the water in most weather conditions, any time of year – plus, we’re a charity! So your booking helps support the work of Children’s Sailing Trust who teach lifeskills and improving mental and physical well-being by getting young people out on the water who otherwise wouldn’t get the chance.
We’re set up to welcome all; from complete beginners, those who are particularly anxious, or those with accessibility requirements as we have pontoon hoists and adapted craft to help with physical disabilities, to experiences sailors in their 90s showing the younger ones how it’s done.
Get on the Water!
START SAILING
RYA Stage 1 Sailing Courses (age 8-15)
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RYA Stage 2 Sailing Courses (age 8-15)
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ADULT SAILING
New to sailing? Not confident on the river? Accessibility Requirements? Trevassack Lake is an ideal location for learning to sail, no matter your age or ability. It’s 10 acres of stunning spring water, with changing rooms, hot showers and a lakeside cafe just ten minutes’ drive from Helston – with free parking.
If you’d like to try sailing at the lake, or book an RYA course here, please get in touch:
ACCESSIBLE SAILING
Trevassack Lake is a Gold award-winning centre for accessibility and inclusivity. Everything we do here is designed to available to all ages and abilities so if you have SEND requirements, we have the kit and the know-how to get you on the water.
SAILING TASTERS
If you don’t want to commit to a course you can come and have a go with a sailing taster – book an instructor to take you out on the lake for an hour or more to get a feel for if it’s something you’d like to take further. Plus there’s the lakeside cafe to treat yourself in, afterwards!
FUTURE COURSES
In 2025 we hope to be able to offer these additional RYA accredited courses at Trevassack Lake. If these sound good, make sure to sign up to our mailing list so we can let you know when they go live.
Dinghy Level 1 – Start Sailing
Dinghy Level 2 – Basic Skills
Dinghy Level 3 – Better Sailing
Dinghy Seamanship Skills
Dinghy Start Racing
Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 1 – LIVE
Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 2 – LIVE
Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 3
Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 4
Youth Sailing Scheme Start Racing
