get kids involved in sailing
This health outdoor sport is great fun and helps build confidence and friendships as well as a fantastic new skill
Junior Training
Let us teach your children the fantastic social healthy sport of sailing with our Junior Training
RYA Training Courses
Our Junior courses are aimed at teaching 8 to 16 year olds to sail. Those aged 16 and over are welcome to join the adult courses. These RYA courses take place over 4 days, covering the Start Sailing Stages 1 and 2 syllabus. They are open to members and non-members alike.
Typically 12 juniors per course are taught in the club optimists and toppers – single handed boats that have proved popular for junior sailors. Wetsuits, buoyancy aids and spray tops are provided for the duration of the course.
The courses are great fun and once you have learnt the basis you can join lots of other Junior/Youth specific events where you can continue to improve your skills.
We have a high number of club boats and are able to offer both daily and annual boat hire for newly qualified sailors. Therefore there is no need to rush out and buy a boat to continue sailing.
Junior Course Dates
Our 2022 courses are now available with an online booking option
| Course | Level | Dates | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| JS1 | Junior S1 & S2 (Single Handed) | May – 21 & 22 & 28 & 29 | 9.30 – 16.30 |
| JS2 | Junior S1 & S2 (Single Handed) | August – 15 & 16 & 17 & 19 | 9.30 – 16.30 |
Stage 1 & 2 Course Fees:
- 2022 Prices – £145 plus course membership fee (£30 individual) for non-members
- The course membership fee allows for sailing for a time after the course to enable skills to be consolidated. Club boat hire is possible during this time.
Book a Course
To book online please follow the process below…
Step 0 – Check that there is a ticket available for the course you are interested in – this can be found at the bottom of this page.
Step 1 – Complete this booking form. Once submitted you will be given a link to return to this page to complete the final step – Step 2.
Step 2 – Please scroll to the very bottom of this page, press the “+” button to create a ticket, click “get tickets” and then “checkout now”. If you are an existing SHSC member then please enter trainingmemberjunior2022 to obtain your ‘course membership’ discount.
Please email Paul Munro if you would prefer to book offline.
If you have any questions please email: training@shsc.org.uk and we’ll be happy to answer them for you.
Happy sailing.