Raft Building
Build your own raft from canoes, mast, and sail, then race it on the water!
This ingenious activity combines engineering, teamwork, and sailing into one unforgettable experience. Using canoes from our varied fleet as the base, groups are given a manual and challenged to configure two boats into a stable sailing raft, complete with mast and sail.
Once the raft is ready, it’s time to launch and put it to the test with paddling and sailing races. Clear communication and problem-solving are essential, as teams work together not only to build successfully, but to crew their raft effectively on the water.
Sessions can be shaped around the aims of each group. Some focus on competition, while others enjoy expanding creativity or practicing leadership. However groups approach it, everyone has fun. Our instructors are highly trained and experienced, providing just the right amount of guidance and oversight while allowing teams the space to experiment, adapt, and learn through the process.
It’s hands-on, collaborative, and always full of energy.
Events Calendar
Click on the events below to find out more or to book.
RYA Stage 1 May (8-15)
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RYA Stage 1 May (8-15)
Join us for RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stages at CYE! Our instructors deliver the full RYA Stages syllabus in engaging, hands-on sessions – building skills, safety awareness and confidence on the water. Following RYA Stages 1,2,3 and 4 will take your young sailors from complete beginner to confident helm in a safe and fun environment (please note each Stage takes 2 days to complete).
Stage 1 – Start Sailing
A gentle introduction with no prior experience required. On this course you will learn the basics of sailing, parts of the boat and how to launch, recover and steer.
Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.
Stage 1 - Stage 2
Stage 2 - Stage 3
Stage 3 - Stage 4
Stage 1 – Start Sailing
A gentle introduction with no prior experience required. On this course you will learn the basics of sailing, parts of the boat and how to launch, recover and steer.
Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.
Stage 1 - Stage 2
Stage 2 - Stage 3
Stage 3 - Stage 4
RYA Stage 2 May (8-15)
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RYA Stage 2 May (8-15)
Join us for RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stages at CYE! Our instructors deliver the full RYA Stages syllabus in engaging, hands-on sessions – building skills, safety awareness and confidence on the water. Following RYA Stages 1,2,3 and 4 will take your young sailors from complete beginner to confident helm in a safe and fun environment (please note each Stage takes 2 days to complete).
Stage 2 – Basic Skills
Building on from Stage 1, sailors will continue to develop basic sailing skills, including taking and controlling a boats speed. This course will also include holistic sailing such as basic ropework and rules of the road. This course looks to grow a young sailors confidence sailing and is excellent preparation to progress to stage 3
Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.
Stage 1 - Stage 2
Stage 2 - Stage 3
Stage 3 - Stage 4
Stage 2 – Basic Skills
Building on from Stage 1, sailors will continue to develop basic sailing skills, including taking and controlling a boats speed. This course will also include holistic sailing such as basic ropework and rules of the road. This course looks to grow a young sailors confidence sailing and is excellent preparation to progress to stage 3
Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.
Stage 1 - Stage 2
Stage 2 - Stage 3
Stage 3 - Stage 4
RYA Stage 3/4 May (8-15)
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RYA Stage 3/4 May (8-15)
Join us for RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stages at CYE! Our instructors deliver the full RYA Stages syllabus in engaging, hands-on sessions – building skills, safety awareness and confidence on the water. Following RYA Stages 1,2,3 and 4 will take your young sailors from complete beginner to confident helm in a safe and fun environment (please note each Stage takes 2 days to complete).
Stage 3 and 4 - improver and advanced skills
Stage 3 and 4 will develop a sailors basic sailing skills to an improved or advanced level. This course will continue to cover rigging and sailing techniques, sailing theory, launching and recovery skills. Stage 4 applies all of the skills learnt up to and including Stage 3 but in double handed boats, allowing development as a helm or crew.
Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.
Stage 1 - Stage 2
Stage 2 - Stage 3
Stage 3 - Stage 4
Stage 3 and 4 - improver and advanced skills
Stage 3 and 4 will develop a sailors basic sailing skills to an improved or advanced level. This course will continue to cover rigging and sailing techniques, sailing theory, launching and recovery skills. Stage 4 applies all of the skills learnt up to and including Stage 3 but in double handed boats, allowing development as a helm or crew.
Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.
Stage 1 - Stage 2
Stage 2 - Stage 3
Stage 3 - Stage 4
Families weekend 2 All Age 2026
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Families weekend 2 All Age 2026
A memorable weekend designed to facilitate faith in the family; the CYE Families weekend is a mixture of water sports, land activities, silly games, spiritual input and delicious food.
Stay onboard our accommodation ship in a cabin with your family.
Enjoy a range of activities together. No need to have any previous water experience as our qualified team will lead the way.
There will be some altogether spiritual input with a mixture of singing, teaching, activities and discussion to engage the whole family.
Stay onboard our accommodation ship in a cabin with your family.
Enjoy a range of activities together. No need to have any previous water experience as our qualified team will lead the way.
There will be some altogether spiritual input with a mixture of singing, teaching, activities and discussion to engage the whole family.
RYA Stage 2 July (8-15)
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RYA Stage 2 July (8-15)
Join us for RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stages at CYE! Our instructors deliver the full RYA Stages syllabus in engaging, hands-on sessions – building skills, safety awareness and confidence on the water. Following RYA Stages 1,2,3 and 4 will take your young sailors from complete beginner to confident helm in a safe and fun environment (please note each Stage takes 2 days to complete).
Stage 2 – Basic Skills
Building on from Stage 1, sailors will continue to develop basic sailing skills, including taking and controlling a boats speed. This course will also include holistic sailing such as basic ropework and rules of the road. This course looks to grow a young sailors confidence sailing and is excellent preparation to progress to stage 3
Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.
Stage 1 - Stage 2
Stage 2 - Stage 3
Stage 3 - Stage 4
Stage 2 – Basic Skills
Building on from Stage 1, sailors will continue to develop basic sailing skills, including taking and controlling a boats speed. This course will also include holistic sailing such as basic ropework and rules of the road. This course looks to grow a young sailors confidence sailing and is excellent preparation to progress to stage 3
Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.
Stage 1 - Stage 2
Stage 2 - Stage 3
Stage 3 - Stage 4
RYA Stage 1 July (8-15)
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RYA Stage 1 July (8-15)
Join us for RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stages at CYE! Our instructors deliver the full RYA Stages syllabus in engaging, hands-on sessions – building skills, safety awareness and confidence on the water. Following RYA Stages 1,2,3 and 4 will take your young sailors from complete beginner to confident helm in a safe and fun environment (please note each Stage takes 2 days to complete).
Stage 1 – Start Sailing
A gentle introduction with no prior experience required. On this course you will learn the basics of sailing, parts of the boat and how to launch, recover and steer.
Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.
Stage 1 - Stage 2
Stage 2 - Stage 3
Stage 3 - Stage 4
Stage 1 – Start Sailing
A gentle introduction with no prior experience required. On this course you will learn the basics of sailing, parts of the boat and how to launch, recover and steer.
Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.
Stage 1 - Stage 2
Stage 2 - Stage 3
Stage 3 - Stage 4
RYA Stage 3/4 July (8-15)
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RYA Stage 3/4 July (8-15)
Join us for RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stages at CYE! Our instructors deliver the full RYA Stages syllabus in engaging, hands-on sessions – building skills, safety awareness and confidence on the water. Following RYA Stages 1,2,3 and 4 will take your young sailors from complete beginner to confident helm in a safe and fun environment (please note each Stage takes 2 days to complete).
Stage 3 and 4 - improver and advanced skills
Stage 3 and 4 will develop a sailors basic sailing skills to an improved or advanced level. This course will continue to cover rigging and sailing techniques, sailing theory, launching and recovery skills. Stage 4 applies all of the skills learnt up to and including Stage 3 but in double handed boats, allowing development as a helm or crew.
Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.
Stage 1 - Stage 2
Stage 2 - Stage 3
Stage 3 - Stage 4
Stage 3 and 4 - improver and advanced skills
Stage 3 and 4 will develop a sailors basic sailing skills to an improved or advanced level. This course will continue to cover rigging and sailing techniques, sailing theory, launching and recovery skills. Stage 4 applies all of the skills learnt up to and including Stage 3 but in double handed boats, allowing development as a helm or crew.
Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.
Stage 1 - Stage 2
Stage 2 - Stage 3
Stage 3 - Stage 4
Communities thank you
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Communities thank you
Blaze 1 Summer Camp 2026
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Blaze 1 Summer Camp 2026
“Best time ever!” “Spiritual” “Fantabulous!” “Exhilarating!” “Memorable”
These are just some of the words that campers have used to describe a CYE Flagship Event, and we can guarantee it will be packed FULL of fun!
Lots of time on the water, great opportunities to make new friends, creative and memorable team games and quality spiritual input including teaching, worship and discussion with peers.
Stay onboard our accommodation ship so we can fill every second of your stay with fun and games!
These are just some of the words that campers have used to describe a CYE Flagship Event, and we can guarantee it will be packed FULL of fun!
Lots of time on the water, great opportunities to make new friends, creative and memorable team games and quality spiritual input including teaching, worship and discussion with peers.
Stay onboard our accommodation ship so we can fill every second of your stay with fun and games!
Ignite 1 Summer Camp 2026
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Ignite 1 Summer Camp 2026
“Best time ever!” “Spiritual” “Fantabulous!” “Exhilarating!” “Memorable”
These are just some of the words that campers have used to describe a CYE Flagship Event, and we can guarantee it will be packed FULL of fun!
Lots of time on the water, great opportunities to make new friends, creative and memorable team games and quality spiritual input including teaching, worship and discussion with peers.
Stay onboard our accommodation ship so we can fill every second of your stay with fun and games!
These are just some of the words that campers have used to describe a CYE Flagship Event, and we can guarantee it will be packed FULL of fun!
Lots of time on the water, great opportunities to make new friends, creative and memorable team games and quality spiritual input including teaching, worship and discussion with peers.
Stay onboard our accommodation ship so we can fill every second of your stay with fun and games!
Inferno 1 Summer Camp 2026
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Inferno 1 Summer Camp 2026
"Best time ever!" "Spiritual" "Fantabulous!" "Exhilarating!" "Memorable"
These are just some of the words that campers have used to describe a CYE Flagship Event, and we can guarantee it will be packed FULL of fun!
Lots of time on the water, great opportunities to make new friends, creative and memorable team games and quality spiritual input including teaching, worship and discussion with peers.
Stay onboard our accommodation ship so we can fill every second of your stay with fun and games!
These are just some of the words that campers have used to describe a CYE Flagship Event, and we can guarantee it will be packed FULL of fun!
Lots of time on the water, great opportunities to make new friends, creative and memorable team games and quality spiritual input including teaching, worship and discussion with peers.
Stay onboard our accommodation ship so we can fill every second of your stay with fun and games!
Ignite 2 Summer Camp 2026
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Ignite 2 Summer Camp 2026
“Best time ever!” “Spiritual” “Fantabulous!” “Exhilarating!” “Memorable”
These are just some of the words that campers have used to describe a CYE Flagship Event, and we can guarantee it will be packed FULL of fun!
Lots of time on the water, great opportunities to make new friends, creative and memorable team games and quality spiritual input including teaching, worship and discussion with peers.
Stay onboard our accommodation ship so we can fill every second of your stay with fun and games!
These are just some of the words that campers have used to describe a CYE Flagship Event, and we can guarantee it will be packed FULL of fun!
Lots of time on the water, great opportunities to make new friends, creative and memorable team games and quality spiritual input including teaching, worship and discussion with peers.
Stay onboard our accommodation ship so we can fill every second of your stay with fun and games!