Andrew Simpson Centres Portsmouth School Trip

Portsmouth PO3 5LY

Andrew Simpson Centres offer more than just watersports – they provide transformative experiences that empower young people. By booking with ASC, you're choosing an RYA-accredited centre committed to accessibility, skill development, and social impact. Their expert instructors create inclusive programs that help participants build confidence, learn essential life skills, and enjoy world-class sailing experiences. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced sailor, ASC Portsmouth offers high-quality training while supporting a meaningful charitable mission that changes lives through the joy of watersports.

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school trip at Andrew Simpson Centres Portsmouth

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What activities are available during educational visits?

Sailing

Windsurfing

Foiling

Wingsurfing

Kayaking

Paddleboarding

Archery

Climbing

High Ropes; Jacobs Ladder, Leap of Faith, Crate Stack

Tomahawk Throwing (2025)

Bushcraft (2025)

Team games and challenges

Which curriculum topics do we cater for?

Physical Education School Trip

Climbing Archery Sailing Kayaking High Ropes

Sailing, Kayaking and Stand-up Paddleboarding are accessible sports for all. Our instructors are able to tailor the sessions to your group ensuring all participants learn or experience something new. Sailing improves hand-eye coordination, balance and core strength whilst paddlesports work on upper-body strength. Engaging in these activities offer students numerous health and wellness benefits
Each sport improves stamina and endurance whilst participants work together to complete tasks and games on the water. This has a knock-on effect of increasing teamwork and communication skills.

Watersports School Trip

SUP Stand Up Paddleboarding Sailing Kayaking Windsurfing

With a wide range of activities such as kayaking, giant paddleboarding and sailing we're able to offer your group unique sessions on the water. We tailor each visit to the groups request, we can adjust sessions to suit your needs or ability of the group. Whether you'd like to develop communication skills and confidence through sailing, teamwork whilst paddleboarding or independence when kayaking, we've got the session for you!

Sports Centre

What size groups do we cater for?

Maximum of 150 participants

On-site classroom facilities?

We have multiple classrooms that can be prebooked for your group

Is there first aid on site?

All instructors and senior staff members hold First Aid qualifications.

Access for visitors with disabilities

While all our facilities are accessible, our ability to offer courses and sessions depends on understanding the specific needs of our visitors. We will work closely with schools or relevant parties to determine suitable activities after a discussion.

Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Yes, in addition we run a weekly Aiming High Club, designed specifically for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). All our instructors are trained and experienced in delivering adaptable sessions that cater to the diverse needs of these children. All of our sessions can be adapted to your students needs. With adaptive kit for those with limited mobility participants can still engage in sessions such as sailing or giant paddleboarding.
Our instructors are used to running sessions as we hold a weekly Aiming High Club for young people with SEND.
The centre and facilities were built with wheelchair users in mind meaning all buildings are accessible. On-site changing facilities include disabled and alternative changing rooms, additional changing rooms can be arrange for those needing a quiet, calm environment to change.

Anything else?

You may be fortunate enough to spot some of Langstone Harbour’s famous seals on a trip

Who are Andrew Simpson Centres?

Andrew Simpson Centres offer more than just watersports – they provide transformative experiences that empower young people. By booking with them, you're choosing an RYA-accredited center committed to accessibility, skill development, and social impact. Their expert instructors create inclusive programs that help participants build confidence, learn essential life skills, and enjoy world-class sailing experiences. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced sailor, these centers offer high-quality training while supporting a meaningful charitable mission that changes lives through the joy of watersports.