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White Dot Sailing is a sailing school located in Southampton, offering comprehensive training and support for sail and motor enthusiasts. The school's mission is to empower individuals to embark on their own unique sailing adventures by equipping them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and preparation. With the ultimate goal of instilling confidence, White Dot Sailing enables individuals to explore, grow, and fully enjoy a life on the ocean waves.
Adventure Projects is a key aspect of White Dot Sailing's services, providing structured support to clients in becoming the “white dot on their horizon. ” Through this programme, clients receive personalised advice and guidance tailored to their specific goals and objectives. Whether it's preparing for a race or planning a long-distance voyage, White Dot Sailing's team of experts works closely with clients to ensure their success.
Client Management is another integral part of White Dot Sailing's offerings, with a focus on establishing long-term relationships with clients to fulfil their sailing career goals. The dedicated team at White Dot Sailing has extensive experience in managing boats and assisting clients in various aspects of their sailing journey.
The sailing school has seen numerous success stories, with clients achieving remarkable feats. Bret, Amanda, and their son partnered with White Dot Sailing as they prepared for the World Cruising Club's ARC Rally in 2022. Despite limited sailing experience and never owning a new boat, White Dot Sailing provided invaluable support throughout the process, from boat specification to warranty work and launch. Yachting World even featured an article highlighting their journey.
Simon and Jodi, a retiree couple, enlisted White Dot Sailing's services when they purchased their Discovery 50 BW sailboat in Jersey. With plans to participate in the ARC rally, they needed assistance in setting up their boat for bluewater cruising. White Dot Sailing conducted a thorough audit of their yacht and managed the repair and upgrade programme. The couple also underwent a training programme to acquire the necessary skills.
Today, they are cruising the Caribbean and participating in the WCC World ARC Pacific 2023.
White Dot Sailing prides itself on its long-standing partnership with Kevin, a client with a fleet of four boats. Over the course of five years, White Dot Sailing has managed Kevin's boats and helped him achieve various sailing goals, ranging from long-distance cruising to inshore racing, powerboating, and motoryacht cruising.
The team at White Dot Sailing is led by Director Will, a seasoned sailing coach and project manager with 15 years of experience. Will holds multiple certifications, including Yachtmaster Instructor, Powerboat Instructor, Keelboat Instructor, and Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate issued by the MCA and Royal Yachting Association. He is also actively involved with the World Cruising Club, advising on safety and preparation for bluewater sailing.
Assisting Will is Danielle (Dani), a trained boat builder with expertise in marine construction, systems engineering, and maintenance. She brings her experience in managing maintenance programmes for a fleet of yachts, as well as her RYA Coastal Yachtmaster ticket, to support clients in trial sails and post-refit shakedown sails.
At White Dot Sailing, the team's passion for sailing and commitment to providing exceptional training and support is evident. Whether aspiring sailors are looking to embark on an adventure, enhance their sailing skills, or seek expert guidance in boat management, White Dot Sailing is dedicated to helping them achieve their goals.