1. South West
  2. Cornwall
  3. Helston

About CST Experiences

...with our watersports activities, lakeside activities and range of events here in West cornwall. We welcome everyone from 6 to 106 on the water, no matter if you’re a beginner or a pro, physically restricted or visually impaired, unsure or over-excited – everyone deserves to experience the freedom and fun of being out on the water. Brought to you by charity Children’s Sailing Trust (CST), all adult and youth sailing courses and powerboating operate from our Helford River location, supported by our new purpose-built site at Trevassack Lake, where the majority of our accessible watersports activities and land-based events take place, just ten minutes from Helston on the Lizard peninsula.

Owned By Charity, Children's Sailing Trust

CST have been helping disadvantaged children learn lifeskills through sailing since 1997! All purchases through our not-for-profits, CST Experiences & Trevassack Hols, support the work of the charity.

Our Trevassack Lake site is fully accessible

Anything one person can try, every other person can try. Our watersports are fully inclusive and our staff experienced in helping people with both physical and mental challenges.

Lakeside cafe

It's one of the best in the area...

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Facilities

  • Toilets iconToilets
  • Free Wifi iconFree Wifi
  • Changing Rooms iconChanging Rooms
  • Onsite Parking iconOnsite Parking
  • Accessible Toilets iconAccessible Toilets
  • Baby Changing iconBaby Changing
  • Food Available iconFood Available
  • Wheelchair Friendly iconWheelchair Friendly
  • Dog Friendly iconDog Friendly
  • Pushchair Friendly iconPushchair Friendly
  • Card Payments Accepted iconCard Payments Accepted
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Opening Times

Regular Times
  • Monday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday, 09:00 - 15:00

Monday: 0930-1630

Tuesday: 0930-1630

Wednesday: 0930-1630

Thursday: 0930-1630

Friday: 0930-1630

Saturday: 0930-1630

Sunday: 0930-1630

Seasonal Hours: TBC

Outside of school holidays it is best to call in advance as we are struggling to staff without pre-booked activities.

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Pricing & Tickets

General Admission
  • Adult (16-18+) : £5
  • Child (6-15) : £5

From £5 for self launch, £6.50 open water swims, £12 for equipment hire, up to £175 for 4 day river sailing course on the Helford River

Book in advance for cheapest tickets

Find other attractions similar to CST Experiences by visiting our attraction tickets section.

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Plan Your Visit

Stopwatch IconTypical visit time 2 - 3 hours

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FAQs

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Parking

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Toilets

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Family Friendly Options

Food & Drink

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Accessibility Information

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Tickets & Bookings

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Private Hire & Birthday Parties

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Contact Details

Childrens Sailing Trust
Trevassack Lake
Garras
Helston
Cornwall
TR12 6LH
England

What3words: ///pirates.multiples.goofy

Tel: 01326702326

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Transport Information

We're a little remote, just ten minutes from Helston, but the nearest bus drop off is a mile up the road.
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