Learning something new and challenging make you feel great…Do it… Harvey Dawkins2020-03-13T14:09:48+00:00 Over the last ten months I have been learning to foil on a range of craft. It has been a humbling yet extremely rewarding experience which has made me think about the whole learning experience and what a positive effect it can have on you mentally and physically. Being a... Read more
Yacht Sailing Harvey Dawkins2019-05-11T11:26:56+01:00 There is nothing quite as serene as jumping aboard a yacht and sailing into the unknown. The excitement and thrill of exploration, the adrenaline from tackling the sea, and the sense of fulfilment once you reach your destination. Sailing is a sport that is known for its endless enjoyment,... Read more
Yachtmaster Harvey Dawkins2018-02-09T13:19:15+00:00We have been training crew from the Superyachts for their Yachtmaster qualification. The RYA Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore is an extremely useful and credible yachting qualification. It rigorously tests the skipper’s ability and can appear daunting to potential candidates. But well-prepared skippers with the right experience needn’t worry. With... Read more
Hang on to your hats! 35 knot workout to Guernsey Harvey Dawkins2018-02-09T13:12:30+00:00With only 57 days left until the start of the Fastnet Race, the Lagoon Watersports Racing Team took on their third, and toughest, race of the 2013 Fastnet Campaign. The De Guingand Bowl is a 120-mile race from Cowes, Isle of Wight, over to Guernsey in the Channel Islands. ... Read more
RYA Dayskipper with Lagoon Watersports Harvey Dawkins2018-02-11T10:40:21+00:00Whether you own a yacht, would like to charter a yacht for a holiday or simply want to learn a new skill - our RYA Dayskipper is the challenge for you! The 5 day practical course requires you to plan a trip; this entails familiarising yourself with the yacht,... Read more
I want to sail a yacht Lagoon2018-04-10T13:08:04+01:00How do I go about learning to sail a yacht Cruising round the Med, stopping in little coves, sitting enjoying a drink on the deck or taking part in a Sunday race series. All make yacht sailing so appealing and it is something that is accessible with the right training.... Read more
Sailing Adventure Harvey Dawkins2018-02-10T12:21:40+00:00There is nothing quite as serene as jumping aboard a yacht and sailing into the unknown. The excitement and thrill of exploration, the adrenaline from tackling the sea, and the sense of fulfilment once you reach your destination. Read more
Fastnet Update Harvey Dawkins2018-02-09T11:51:22+00:00FASTNET TEAM HAVE QUALIFIED! Whilst completing our first two RORC races we have experienced some very different conditions. Our first race, the Myth of Malham, took us from Cowes, round Eddystone Rock off Plymouth, and back to the finish line by Hurst Castle (230-250 NM). During this race we battled... Read more
Get yourself on the Water…Sailing Open Day at Lagoon Watersports May 30th & 31st Harvey Dawkins2018-02-09T11:51:22+00:00Sailing open day from Lagoon Watersports at Brighton Marina - see below or signup here Read more
Fastnet Race Place Now Available Harvey Dawkins2018-02-09T11:51:23+00:00At 608 miles the Rolex Fastnet is one of the worlds Classic Ocean Races attracting up to 300 entries from across the world. The Fastnet starts in Cowes and heads for the Fastnet Rock off Southern Ireland then returns to the finish in Plymouth. The race stretches both crews... Read more
The Fastnet 2015 with Lagoon Watersports Harvey Dawkins2018-02-09T11:51:23+00:00At 608 miles the Rolex Fastnet is one of the worlds Classic Ocean Races attracting up to 300 entries from across the world. The Fastnet starts in Cowes and heads for the Fastnet Rock off Southern Ireland then returns to the finish in Plymouth. The race stretches both crews... Read more
Dayskipper Non Tidal and Tidal Harvey Dawkins2018-02-10T12:55:35+00:00The Mediterranean sea does have tides, but they are of a very low amplitude, averaging around 30cm. The low tides in the Mediterranean are mostly associated with the fact that it has a very narrow outlet/inlet into the Atlantic. The RYA Competent Crew does not distinguish between non tidal... Read more
Lagoon Watersports in Port Vell, Barcelona Harvey Dawkins2018-02-09T11:51:24+00:00Lagoon Watersports are extremely excited to announce that we have berths for 3 boats in Port Vell, central Barcelona. We have just moved our Bavaria 37, Nelson 42 and our RIB from Port Badalona to Port Vell. We are unbelievably fortunate to have secured these berths in Port Vell... Read more
Brighton Marina News 2014 Harvey Dawkins2018-02-09T11:51:24+00:00With Seb now in Barcelona setting up a new RYA Sailing and Powerboating school, Davie Mossman will be taking the reins for the Brighton Marina Centre. Our team at the Marina is taking shape for the 2014 season and we will continue progressing the centre to new heights. Claire... Read more
Lagoon in Barcelona – Spring 2014 Harvey Dawkins2018-02-09T11:51:25+00:00Our sailing and powerboating centre in Barcelona is really taking shape and we have significantly expanded what we are offering. RYA Training Packages in Barcelona We are now providing superyacht crew a variety of RYA training in sail, motor and power. It is apparent in Spain that the RYA courses are... Read more
