Families

Bring your family to CYE for 'unplugged' adventure and time together.

playtime for the whole family.

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At CYE, play is priority! When families spend time here together they have a chance to grow in new ways. Relationships blossom as the pressure of the day-to-day is replaced with adventurous activities led by a life-filled team of instructors.

Come to CYE; let someone else do the cooking, set time aside to be together and experience all the benefits of being active outdoors with playtime as the focus.

We had a fantastic weekend, spending time as family doing new activities.  We enjoyed meeting new people and our daughter made new buddies. The staff were all lovely and super helpful.
"All the staff are funny and kind"
Blaze Camper

Events for families

Check out the ways you can come to CYE as a family.

Family weekends

These are great events dedicated to families, hosted by us. There'll be home-cooked food, great activities and Christian teaching for all of you to enjoy together!

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Groups

Our fantastic accommodation vessel, TS Resolute, is available to hire throughout the winter. It sleeps 50 people, one group at a time – so team up with some other families for an unforgettable weekend!

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Not sure where to start?

We’re always happy to work with guests to tailor an event that best meets what's needed.  Let's talk about how to create your perfect event.

(01243) 573375
9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm with voicemail out of hours
(01243) 575131
Out-of-hours emergency contact number
admin@cye.org.uk
Christian Youth Enterprises Sailing Centre,
Jubilee Building,
Chidham,
Chichester,
West Sussex PO18 8TE
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Events Calendar

Click on the events below to find out more or to book.

May Activity cafe
Start date:
02 May 26
End date:
02 May 26
Age range:
200 - 200
May Activity cafe
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30 Apr 26
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Families weekend 2 All Age 2026
Start date:
12 Jun 26
End date:
14 Jun 26
Age range:
0 - 200
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.
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£127.00 For Whole Event
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Residential
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10 Jun 26
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FAQs

Let us put your mind at rest.  Please do get in touch if you have any other questions.

How do I book? Can I reserve a place over the phone for my child?

Bookings need to be made online and are not complete until valid deposit payment has been received by the Centre. Do call the office if you have any questions.

Why do you charge fees for activities and why have they increased?

CYE is a not-for-profit charity. While we receive financial donations from generous supporters, and through grants from trusts, we are unable to cover the cost of running CYE using these gifts alone. Each year we need to ensure we cover the remaining costs which include training, insurance, equipment, site maintenance, staffing, kit replenishment, as well as food, electricity and all the other costs which go with providing excellent quality events. We try to keep these fees as low as possible. Please be reassured that we only increase our fees so we can ensure our site, staff and equipment offer you and all our guests an irresistible and unique experience.

Does my child need to bring any money or snacks/sweets with them?

We have a CYE shop which sells things like CYE caps, keyrings, pens etc. We normally recommend about £5-10 spending money for a residential stay. Please do not send your child with sweets or snacks as they will have plenty of food (including amazing home-made cake) whilst they're here!

What shall I/my child bring when they go to CYE?

There's no need to go out and spend lots of money buying new equipment and clothing. We have a full kit list of what you need to bring here. We provide specific things such as wetsuits, buoyancy aids, and waterproofs. Please do call us if you have any questions about kit.

What if my child has an injury before coming to CYE and can't participate in activities?

If it's a residential stay they will still benefit hugely from being away with their friends. We will accommodate them as much as possible to ensure that they still get the full CYE experience. For example, a child with an arm in plaster might accompany one of the instructors in a Safety boat for the afternoon. If your child is on a specific sailing or paddling course and their injury means they cannot participate, please call us to discuss the options (most likely we'll offer for you to defer their place to another course)

Can I drop my child off a little before the start of the course/event?

Sorry but this is not possible. We cannot look after children outside of event hours unless under exceptional circumstances and with prior agreement. If you arrive early you can wait in the car or we can highly recommend a walk around to Cobnor Point along the coastal path – walk out of the car park and you will see a public footpath sign on your left, follow this!