Andrew Simpson Centre - Portsmouth
About the Business
Welcome to the Andrew Simpson Centre, a point of interest located at Eastern Rd in the vibrant and historic city of Portsmouth, United Kingdom. Our centre honours the legacy of Olympic sailor Andrew Simpson, who tragically lost his life during a training accident in 2013. His passion for sailing and desire to help young people led to the creation of the Andrew Simpson Foundation, which supports a range of initiatives to promote sailing, water sports, and personal development around the world.
At the Andrew Simpson Centre in Portsmouth, we offer a range of programs and activities to encourage people of all ages and abilities to experience the thrill of being out on the water. Whether you're a complete beginner, an experienced sailor, or simply looking for a fun day out with friends or family, we have something to offer. Our team of friendly and experienced instructors can provide expert guidance and support, helping you to develop your skills and reach your goals.
We offer a variety of courses and activities, including introductory sessions for adults and children, RYA-certified courses, group sessions, corporate team building events, and more. We have a fleet of boats and equipment available for hire, as well as facilities for changing and showering. Our centre is wheelchair accessible, and we welcome visitors with disabilities.
In addition to our sailing programs, we also offer a range of personal development opportunities for young people. Our Andrew Simpson Sailing Challenge program helps young people aged 12-24 to build confidence, resilience, and teamwork skills while learning to sail. We also offer school holiday programs and support local schools with curriculum-linked activities and visits. Our aim is to inspire the next generation of sailors and water sports enthusiasts, as well as promoting positive personal development outcomes.
At the Andrew Simpson Centre in Portsmouth, we are proud to be part of the wider Andrew Simpson Foundation community, and to continue Andrew's legacy of bringing people together through the joys of sailing and water sports. We look forward to welcoming you to our centre soon!
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Location & Phone number
Eastern Rd, Portsmouth PO3 5LY, United Kingdom
Hours open
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Reviews
"The team are absolutely awe inspiring and do such an incredible job. Our 8 yr old did RYA 1&2 in a wk and absolutely adored it while learning so much from such experienced and in touch teachers who made her feel part of a team. The centre do so much and we are planning to paddle board and go on to our next stages. It’s hard to even consider going anywhere else to do water sports as they have really gained our trust. They are such a credit to the sailing & water sports industry. We are v experienced sailors of big boats and have been blown away by the centre. Also an incredible legacy to an incredible man (Andrew Simpson) who would be so proud of what this centre has done in his name. They are inspirational."
"What an fantastic day my ten year old daughter had. We found the activity that morning when searching what to do. The staff were amazing, they made my daughter feel safe and comfortable and soon gave her the confidence to kayak and paddle board with no previous experience....... I also can't believe that the centre put this on completely free of charge. We will definitely be visiting again for the activities arranged in the future. Thankyou to all the staff who helped to run the boatgen today."
"Sent my son now on two RYA courses and they have been great. Last week with Harris, on an improvers course, he came along leaps and bounds,cheers Harris. Will be back again for more courses."
"First sailing lesson, a great experience. Most helpful staff and excellent instructor who was very supportive. Will repeat the experience. Philip McC"
"My son did an adventure sports week here this summer and has talked non stop about how much fun he had. Sounds like the staff are amazing and have a brilliant rapport with the groups. Also being right on the shore and having what looks like incredible facility and equipment. Thank you."
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