Cowes Base Camp UKSA, Arctic Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7PQ

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  • Main building with yatchs in the foreground
  • Smart wooden bunks and shelving units
  • Dorm with metal bunks
  • Canteen with long trestle tables and chairs
  • The indoor swimming pool. Empty
  • Playing football in the sportshall
  • children in a kayak with an instructor behind
  • Teenagers on a paddelboard
  • Waving children on a raft
  • group of happy children smiling with thier hands up

Accommodation & Watersport Activity Centre in Cowes

If you’re looking for something unique for your group to experience, UK Sailing Academy's (UKSA) all-inclusive campus package could be just what you’re looking for. The large 4-acre home in Cowes is the perfect base to explore the beautiful Isle of Wight. All group sizes are catered for (10 to 100+).

Accommodation for youth groups, clubs, uniformed groups, families and schools consists of dormitory style accommodation blocks with a choice of B&B, half, or full board options. B&B includes breakfast served in the on-site canteen. Full board includes three meals a day, with a packed lunch for when you’re on the move. Self-contained 4-8 berth bunk rooms have single and twin rooms available for leaders with separate bathrooms. The rooms are arranged in blocks so large and small groups have self-contained spaces. Wheelchair accessible bedrooms are also available.

Campus stays include full use of on site facilities. Indoor heated swimming pool, full-sized sports hall, WiFi, changing rooms, drying rooms, canteen, outdoor bike storage, young person’s chill out zone and bar area are available for your group to use. There is also a variety of classrooms and break-out areas if needed.

UKSA’s waterfront base is the perfect location to incorporate watersports and team building activities in your stay. Learn to sail, kayak, windsurf, paddleboard, team build and more. Activities can be tailored to your groups age, ability, and needs.

Extend your trip with visits to some of the islands famous attractions like Osbourne House or Dinosaur Isle or use UKSA as a base camp to explore the island.

There is limited car parking and transfers to and from the ferries can be arranged with notice. Making this an ideal location for a holiday without your car.
UK Sailing Academy’s 4-acre waterfront site in Cowes on the Isle of Wight can accommodate groups of 10 to 100+. Dormitory style blocks contain self-contained 4-8 berth bunk rooms with separate leader rooms. UKSA offers catered holidays by the sea with optional activities for families & groups of all sizes. Facilities include indoor heated swimming pool & full-sized sports hall.
If you’re looking for something unique for your group to experience, UK Sailing Academy's (UKSA) all-inclusive campus package could be just what you’re looking for. The large 4-acre home in Cowes is the perfect base to explore the beautiful Isle of Wight. All group sizes are catered for (10 to 100+).

Accommodation for youth groups, clubs, uniformed groups, families and schools consists of dormitory style accommodation blocks with a choice of B&B, half, or full board options. B&B includes breakfast served in the on-site canteen. Full board includes three meals a day, with a packed lunch for when you’re on the move. Self-contained 4-8 berth bunk rooms have single and twin rooms available for leaders with separate bathrooms. The rooms are arranged in blocks so large and small groups have self-contained spaces. Wheelchair accessible bedrooms are also available.

Campus stays include full use of on site facilities. Indoor heated swimming pool, full-sized sports hall, WiFi, changing rooms, drying rooms, canteen, outdoor bike storage, young person’s chill out zone and bar area are available for your group to use. There is also a variety of classrooms and break-out areas if needed.

UKSA’s waterfront base is the perfect location to incorporate watersports and team building activities in your stay. Learn to sail, kayak, windsurf, paddleboard, team build and more. Activities can be tailored to your groups age, ability, and needs.

Extend your trip with visits to some of the islands famous attractions like Osbourne House or Dinosaur Isle or use UKSA as a base camp to explore the island.

There is limited car parking and transfers to and from the ferries can be arranged with notice. Making this an ideal location for a holiday without your car.

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Details

  • Beds & Rooms:

    335: 12x8,5x6,41x4,14x2,10x1
  • Open:

    All year (except Xmas)
  • Price per night:

    Accommodation with activities: 4 nights/5 days from £299pp, 2 nights/3 days from £220pp. Accommodation £50pp (full board). Get in touch for family and group rates.
  • Booking:

    Phone or email to discuss your requirements.
  • Directions:

    UKSA is easily assessible from Southampton by car via Red Funnels car ferry. Arriving in East Cowes, The Base Camp is a short ferry hop across the river to West Cowes. The heart of Cowes is a couple of minutes away in a car. The Base Camp has limited parking, please phone to explore car parking options.
  • Public Transport :

    UKSA is easily accessible from Southampton on foot, via Red Funnel’s "Red Jet passenger service". Arriving in West Cowes, it's a 5-minute walk to the Base Camp or a short taxi ride. Many groups enjoy getting a private boat directly to UKSA's pontoons.
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This accommodation is available at the following peak times

Available for Christmas 2024 Available New Year 2024 / 2025 Available February Half Term 2025 Available Easter 2025 Available May Day Bank Holiday 2025 Available Spring Bank Holiday or Half Term 2025 Available August Bank Holiday 2025 Available October Half Term 2025

Facilities

aMixed dormitories
bSingle sex dormitories
cPrivate rooms
&Family rooms
rAccessibility features
dBedding provided
gFully heated
mMeals available (with notice)
nBreakfast available (with notice)
oMeals available locally
iDrying room
jShowers
[WiFi

r Accessibility Info

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News & Offers from Cowes Base Camp UKSA

Peak residential dates for 2025

December 18th 2024

Still looking for a residential school trip in 2025? Watersports provider UKSA have 5-day/4-night and 3-day/2-night multi-activity programmes
on some of the peak dates in May, June, July and October.

• 3-day/2-night: Monday 19th – Wednesday 21st May
• 5-day/4-night: Monday 26th – Friday 30th May
• 5-day/4-night: Monday 2nd – Friday 6th June
• 5-day/4-night: Monday 7th – Friday 11th July
• 5-day/4-night: Monday 29th September – Friday 3rd October
• 3-day/2-night: Wednesday 8th – Friday 19th October
• 3-day/2-night: Monday 20th – Wednesday 22nd October

To take advantage of these limited availability dates, contact UKSA today at [email protected] to find out about potential discounts at time of enquiry. Subject to availability and dates.

All-inclusive packages include ferry, activities, tuition and equipment, full board, and sole occupancy of dormitory-style rooms with separate leader rooms. For every 10 students, 1 leader place free of charge. With the generous support of individuals and donors, UKSA often has funding available for those children who do not have the financial support to join their classmates on a residential trip.

Main building with yatchs in the foreground
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Outdoor Ed Centre for School Residentials.

September 4th 2024

Cowes Base Camp is located at UKSA, a charitable organisation and leading watersports centre for school residentials. AALA Licenced with accreditation for activities, it provides full risk assessments and has been awarded the LOtC Quality badge. It prides itself on giving students the opportunity to learn and achieve qualifications while taking part in activities. The Base Camp is directly on the waterfront and has accommodation for 300, flexible catering options, a canteen, an indoor heated swimming pool and sports hall.

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Main building with yatchs in the foreground

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