Action-packed fun at sea & on land
Discover ASC Portsmouth
Sailing & watersports on the Solent
Sailing on the idyllic shores of Langstone Harbour
ASC Portsmouth is located on the stunning shores of Langstone Harbour, offering a wide range of courses and activities for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned pro, discover your pathway with us this year.
Our 2024 programme is available book now. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, get in touch and let a member of our friendly team build the perfect package for you.
Open all year round
No matter the time of year, come and see how you can access the water at ASC Portsmouth.
A wide variety of activities
With both land and water-based courses and activities, there is something for everyone.
Sheltered coastal location
The stunning shores of Langstone harbour provide an ideal location for year-round access to the water.
Tailored group packages
Contact our friendly team and see how we can accommodate your group.
Extensive training facilities
Discover your potential in our range of versatile teaching & training spaces.
Extreme Adventure
Extreme adventure awaits at ASC Portsmouth! Join us for an actioned packed week of fun, including kayaking, climbing, paddle boarding, archery, canoe rafting and more…
Great Location & huge range of activities
Find your perfect course or activity at ASC Portsmouth
Ready to hit the water? Explore what’s on offer at ASC Portsmouth by choosing specific dates to suit your calendar, or by browsing everything available.
Join in with the fun
Explore our most popular activities
ASC Portsmouth is one of the biggest sailing and watersports centres on the Solent, accommodating most sizes of groups as well as running our individual courses, activities and charitable programmes. Check out some of our most popular activities below and find your perfect pathway today.
Our upcoming events
What’s on at ASC Portsmouth
Explore our upcoming events and open days and discover ways to get involved with your local sailing and watersports community.
Our LATEST NEWS
Explore our most recent news stories and blogs.
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Our ASC Portsmouth Winter Newsletter
Our ASC Portsmouth Winter Newsletter Download our latest Winter Newsletter to hear all the latest news and updates from our local Portsmouth team. We cover a range of topics including […]
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Practical information
Location & facilities
Based on the stunning shores of Langstone Harbour, ASC Portsmouth offers a gateway to the Solent in our safe and sheltered costal location. Discover the range of facilities ASC Portsmouth has to offer.
Centre location
ASC Portsmouth
Eastern Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5LY
Open 7 days a week, 9am to dusk
02392 663873
Centre facilities
Based on the stunning shores of Langstone Harbour, ASC Portsmouth offers a sheltered costal location for safe and reliable watersport conditions.
Classroom space
Free wifi
Free parking
Changing rooms
Toilets & showers
Accessible facilities
Outdoor viewing terrace
£5 public launch fee
Join the ASC Portsmouth community
Community clubs
Discover our range of community sailing clubs, subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation. Access the water regularly and discover your potential at ASC Portsmouth
Sailing Club
A weekly sailing club for all levels, aimed at helping young people develop their skills and progress with their sailing.
| When | Saturdays and Wednesday evenings |
| Who | Ages 8+ for beginners to intermediate |
| Price | £15 per session* |
| How | Book online or in person |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation. Full price for the 3 hour club is £38.
BYS Windsurfing Club
Complete beginners and novices are welcome to join our British Youth Sailing Windsurfing Club! The aim of the club is to have fun and practice.
| When | Sundays and Wednesday evenings |
| Who | Ages 8+ with RYA Stage 1 or equivalent |
| Price | £15 per session* |
| How | Book online or in person |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation. Full price for the 3 hour club is £38
BYS Windsurfing Club – Improver
For windsurfers RYA stage 2 and above. A chance to work on intermediate, advanced, and racing skills as well as take part in BYS Windsurfing inter-club events.
| When | TBC |
| Who | Age 8+ at RYA Stage 2 & above |
| Price | £15 per session* |
| How | Book online or in person |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation. Full price for the 3 hour club is £38
Race Club
A weekly sailing club aimed at children and young adults at RYA Stage 3 or equivalent sailors, enabling them to learn and develop racing techniques.
| When | Every other Sunday from 1:30pm – 4:30pm |
| Who | Ages 8+ at RYA Stage 3 or equivalent |
| Price | £15 per session* |
| How | Book online or in person |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation. Full price for the 3 hour club is £38.
Paddle Club
The perfect opportunity for young Paddlers to put their skills into practice on a regular basis, whilst making friends and enjoying the sport.
| When | TBC |
| Who | Ages 8+ |
| Price | from £15 per session* |
| How | Book online or in person |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation.
Discover Sailing
Discover Sailing is made available to all young people, regardless of their background or ability. Our Discover Sailing sessions enable young people to access an exciting new sport and become more active individuals.
| Who | Ages 8+ |
| Price | from £5 with subsidies available* |
| How | Get in touch to book or enquire |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation.
Aiming High
Aiming High is a sailing and watersports programme which supports young people living with a learning and/or physical disability. The programme also focuses on young people’s mental health, using sailing and watersports to boost young people’s sense of self-worth and help them manage their emotions.
| Who | Ages 7+ |
| Price | from £5 with subsidies available* |
| How | Get in touch to book or enquire |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation.
SailFit
SailFit focuses on tackling inactivity in young
people, teaching them skills, participating in physical activity via learning to sail and inspiring them to eat a healthily and balanced diet in a safe and inclusive environment.
| Who | Ages 8+ |
| Price | from £5 with subsidies available* |
| How | Get in touch to book or enquire |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation.
Young Leaders
Young Leaders provides young adults with the opportunity to attend a leadership-training programme where they learn key skills and are prepared for the Dinghy Instructor qualification.
| Who | Ages 14+ |
| Price | from £50 per weekend* |
| How | Get in touch to book or enquire |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation.
Volunteer Instructor Training
Volunteer Instructor Training provides an affordable way to gain qualifications and build a career in the Marine & Maritime Industry whilst giving back to the sailing community. Volunteer instructors can have a huge impact on their local communities and increase the numbers of people who are able to experience sailing for the first time or continue a pathway in their sailing career.
| Who | Ages 16+ |
| Price | full funding available* |
| How | Get in touch to book or enquire |
This course is subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation.
We’ve got something for everyone
School and youth group activity days
Our team will be happy to put together a bespoke package to meet the needs of your group. The centre can cater for group sizes of up to 120 people, taking part in a range of activities including sailing, windsurfing and paddlesports. The centre team has a wealth of experience in ensuring that activities cater to children with all levels of experience and will adapt activities to meet any additional needs.
Enquire about a group booking at ASC Portsmouth
How we’re transforming lives
Our success stories
We work closely with groups and individuals to help them grow and succeed through learning new skills, building confidence and developing essential teamwork and leadership skills. Explore some of our success stories below.
Promoting Health and Wellbeing throughout 2022
We believe that participating in sailing and watersports promotes positive health and well-being. Therefore, we have developed two charitable programmes which focus upon young people’s physical and mental health.
The Holiday Activity Fund providing Opportunities on the water for all
In 2022, Andrew Simpson Centres received HAF funding from their local councils, with the support of footballer, Marcus Rashford. The aim of HAF is to provide support to children in receipt of free school meals throughout the holiday periods.
Over 1300 young people took part in our Community Clubs in 2022
All Community Clubs are subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation. 88% of the young people who took part in one of our Community Clubs said they felt part of the sailing and watersports community and 50% achieved accredited qualifications.
Our dedicated centre team
The people that make us who we are
We pride ourselves on having the best team in the industry, from top-quality instructors to exceptional customer-service givers and experienced managers. Our seasonal instructor team can grow to over 100 over the summer. Our senior team members below are your best point of contact year-round.
Hermione Garner
Operations and Regional Manager
Josh Atherton
Centre Manager
Sam Weeks
Sales & Marketing Officer
Ross Dixon
Lead Windsurf Instructor
Will Keyser
Senior Instructor & PSTT Chief Instructor
Emma Labourne
Lead Senior Instructor
Speak to the team at ASC Portsmouth
Make a general enquiry
Whether you’d like to ask about a bespoke activity, a course recommendation or anything else, our friendly centre team will be able to help. Call during normal opening hours (Monday to Sunday 9am – 5pm) or send a message with the form below:
Contact details
ASC Portsmouth
Eastern Rd, Portsmouth
PO3 5LY
+44 (0)23 9266 3873
portsmouth@andrewsimpsoncentres.org
Monday to Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday, 10am – 4pm
Closed over the holidays from Thursday 21st December – Tuesday 2nd January 2024
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You’re in safe hands
All of our courses are led by industry-leading professionals, with experience in working with children and those with additional physical and learning needs.
Recognised as experts
Our centres have RYA accredited instructors and coaches, meaning you are getting the highest level of expert tuition for you and your family.
Ethical fundraising
We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator, showing that we are committed to fundraise in a way that is legal, open, honest and respectful.
Not sure where to go?
If you’d rather speak to a person, get in touch with our Centres directly on +44 (0)300 124 0449 9am – 5 pm, Monday to Saturday to have a chat.
