Neptune Centre

SWSA at Neptune Water Sports Centre

Neptune Water Sports centre operates from Woolverstone Marina on the outskirts of Ipswich and provides excellent access to the tidal waters of the River Orwell. The centre can provide personal safety equipment access to changing facilities and also runs a sailing based youth group which operates on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Sailing

The River Orwell provides excellent sailing for both novices and the more experienced sailor . Access to the water from the Neptune Centre is available at all states of the tide and sessions can be arranged either during the day or in the evenings. Sailing sessions are generally carried out in a fleet of two person Wayfarer and Omega training dinghies. For the more experienced two person 420 and single-handed Topper dinghies are available.

Groups are managed on a maximum ratio of one instructor to six students, thus providing close supervision and assistance. Buoyancy aids are provided for all visitors.

The Centre also runs a programme of open sailing events and courses. These include taster days and RYA courses for both young people and adults. These take place during weekdays in the school holidays and at weekends.

Land Based Activities

The Neptune Centre is available for use by Groups planning activity days or educational visits. Be this as part of a water sports day or a field trip, a variety of land-based activities can be supported for groups visiting the Centre. Including team building and initiative programmes. Additional equipment may be available, please contact the Suffolk Outdoor Education team to discuss your requirements.

Please use the links below for information regarding booking and membership. All groups utilising our facilities must either be a day or annual member.