7th Wave RYA Training Centre at Port Erin
30/11/2011A small sailing school making big waves…
At the moment, everything is off the beach and packed away for winter, but already we are already taking bookings for 2026 – the year we celebrate 20 years of 7th Wave in Port Erin!
7th Wave RYA Recognised Training Centre has a superb beachside venue, home-grown, happy, helpful staff and a proven track record for creating high quality sailors, RYA Dinghy Instructors and even a few World Champions!
Whether you want to try sailing, learn powerboating, understand navigation or enjoy a paddle around the bay, we are here to get you on the water and discover something amazing on your doorstep. With clear waters, stunning sunsets and an abundance of marine life, Port Erin Bay is perfect for watersports. Dip your toes in and let us show you the ropes. We are the island’s sailing and powerboating specialists.
This season we launched Tack, Gybe, Duck – our very own book for dinghy sailing instructors which shares our favourite games and teaching exercises, all created by our team here over the last twenty years. Aimed at instructors, providing creative ideas and guidelines on how to run fun sailing sessions.
YOUTH SAILING WEEKS 2026
Our popular Youth Sailing Weeks allow youngsters to work through the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme. Courses run each week during the TT half-term and the summer holidays from 6th July to the end of August. Monday to Friday, 10am to 4.45pm each day.
These weeks are a great way to learn to sail, make new friends and enjoy nature’s playground on our doorstep. The minimum age is 8 years old. We provide all the equipment required and RYA certificates and logbooks.
Kayak and Paddleboard Hire from 1st May 2026 to September.
Single kayaks £17.50 per hour, double kayaks £30.00 per hour.
Stand Up Paddleboards £25.00 per hour.
Sessions are priced per hour and start on the hour, please arrive a few minutes early.
We have a safety boat and qualified drivers on the water to look after you.
Our shop is located on Strand Road, Port Erin. We stock Sola wetsuits, buoyancy aids, neoprene gloves, boots, hoods, spray tops and accessories, bodyboards, snorkelling gear, beach toys and much much more.