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SAILING
Just you – and anyone you care to take with you , including an instructor if you ’ re still learning – a boat and the open water ; what could be better ? If sailing is your thing , here ’ s where you can do it in Kent .
Elite Sailing // Chatham Since Chatham is home to the iconic Dockyard , it makes sense that it should also be a place to go sailing . At Elite Sailing you can do everything from learning to sail through to intensive training courses and ‘ adventure sailing ’ that can take you around the British Isles and even into Europe . www . elitesailing . co . uk
Tonbridge Town Sailing Club // Tonbridge Tonbridge Town Sailing Club offers lessons to people ( adults and children ) of all levels when it comes to boating . All the volunteer instructors are RYA qualified , so you can relax knowing you ’ re learning from the best . www . tonbridgesailing . org
Boat Tours If the idea of piloting your own boat doesn ’ t tick any boxes for you , what about having someone else do it for you ? We have waterways aplenty in Kent , and boat tours are a fun , exciting way to explore them .
The Kentish Lady // Maidstone The Kentish Lady sails up and down the Medway through Maidstone on either one- or threehour excursions . You can even hire the boat for private functions and the view you get of Maidstone and specifically Allington Castle are wonderful . www . kentishlady . co . uk
Jetstream Tours // Strood You can choose between cruise or jet experiences at Jetstream Tours , each one with its own unique fun attached . The fast jet or the slower cruise are ideal for getting out on the water , and there are special trips that you can book into including a visit to the Maunsell Forts . www . jetstreamtours . com
Canterbury Historic River Tours // Canterbury Award-winning Canterbury Historic River Tours are a different way to see the cathedral city , offering new views and insights , as well as stories of the past . www . canterburyrivertours . co . uk
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