discover sailing
2025
The Gwennili Trust have kindly offered for another 5 groups of FWC ladies to spend a week in 2025 experiencing an introduction to sailing in the stunning waters of the Solent, off the south coast of England. With no experience required, just a positive 'can-do' attitude and a desire to try something new, is all that is needed!
The dates for the 5 challenge weeks are listed below and an email will be sent to members with details about when each application week open will open. Members will have a week to submit their application to take part, and should do so using the relevant application form at the bottom of this page. If the event is oversubscribed then participant names will be drawn at random to allocate the places.
19 - 23 May
16 - 20 June
14 - 18 July
18 - 22 August
22 - 26 September
Please note: All the detailed information has been emailed to our members. If you are a member and have not received this, please check your junk box. If you still cannot find it, email Steph to request a copy be sent to you.
FAQS
DO I HAVE TO BE A FWC MEMBER TO APPLY?
Yes, to apply to participate in this challenge, you have to be a member of FWC. Please use this LINK to read our membership policy. If you are eligible to become a member and have not yet signed up, please sign up HERE prior to applying for the challenge.
WHAT WILL I BE DOING DURING THE WEEK?
It is an 'Introduction to Sailing' course and the majority of the sailing will be in The Solent and perhaps to Weymouth (weather dependent).
CAN I BRING MY DOG ALONG?
Unfortunately we can’t have any dogs on our challenges.
HOW MUCH WILL THE WEEK COST?
There is a cost of £150 per person. A non-refundable deposit is to be paid within 5 days of being offered a place on the event to secure your place. The remaining £75 is due 6 weeks before the start of the challenge.
WHAT ARE THE BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS?
Please read our BOOKING CONDITIONS and DATA PROTECTION STATEMENT prior to applying for this challenge.
19 - 23 May - Applications are now closed
16 - 20 June - Applications are now closed
14 - 18 July - applications will open in March 2025
All applicants have been notified on 11th March whether a place on this challenge can be offered.
18 - 22 August - applications will open in march 2025
Keep an eye on your emails for when the application window opens
22 - 26 September - applications will open in march 2025
Keep an eye on your emails for when the application window opens
PLEASE NOTE: Unfortunately, lots of our emails have been dropping into junk boxes recently. So, if you have applied for a place on an FWC challenge, please keep an eye on your junk box to ensure you do not miss an email from us.