Cowes Base Camp UKSA
Cowes Base Camp UKSA, Arctic Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7PQ
Call Schools and Groups Team on 01983 203045
Accommodation & Watersport Activity Centre in Cowes
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.
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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335: 12x8,5x6,41x4,14x2,10x1Open:
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 October Half Term 2025 Available for Christmas 2025 Available New Year 2025 / 2026 Available February Half Term 2026Facilities
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News & Offers from Cowes Base Camp UKSA
Multi-activity residential trips from £200 per/person*
March 5th 2025
Looking for a last-minute residential school trip? Watersports provider UK Sailing Academy (UKSA) have discounted 5-day/4-night and 3-day/2-night multi-activity programmes available on the following dates.
5-day/4-night (Monday-Friday): 2nd-6th, 16th-20th, 23rd-27th June 2025 £450 per/person
3-day-2-night (Monday – Wednesday): 16th-18th, 23rd-25th June 2025 £200 per/person
To take advantage of these limited availability dates, contact UKSA today at [email protected] – subject to availability.
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.
Peak residential dates for 2025
January 31st 2025
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.
• 5-day/4-night: Monday 2nd – Friday 6th June
• 3-day/2-night: Wednesday 18th – Friday 20th June
• 3-day/2-night: Monday 23rd – Wednesday 25th June
• 3-day/2-night: Wednesday 25th – Friday 27th June
• 5-day/4-night: Monday 14th – Friday 18th July
• 5-day/4-night: Monday 29th September – Friday 3rd October
• 5-day/4-night: Monday 6th – Friday 10th October
• 5-day/4-night: Monday 13th – Friday 17th 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.
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