Junior Training

Get kids involved in Sailing

Sailing is a healthy, outdoor sport that is great fun and helps build confidence and friendships. Having learnt a fantastic new skill, children can participate in regular junior club activities and often go onto enjoying sailing competitively or just for fun.

As an RYA Approved Training Centre, we teach Stages 1 and 2 of the Youth Sailing Scheme in a friendly and supportive environment, with practical and theory elements delivered by our team of experienced instructors. The course takes place over 4 days and is suitable for 8 to 16 year olds with little or no previous sailing experience. It is open to both club members and non-members. 

Each course typically has 6 to 12 juniors who are taught in our club Optimist and Topper single-handed dinghys that have proved popular with junior sailors over many years. 

We provide buoyancy aids, wetsuits and spray tops to keep everyone safe and warm.

They will need to bring some 'old' clothes including a pair of trainers, as theres always the likelihood of getting wet. A change of clothing and a towel is essential!

The courses are great fun and, having learnt the basics, they can join the clubs Junior/Youth activities to continue to improve their skills and make friends with other junior sailors. Junior sailors are also encouraged to join club racing where they can compete with both children and adults on a level playing field. 

We have a large number of club boats that are available for both daily and annual hire for suitably qualified sailors. Our hire policy asks that juniors have a Stage 3 qualification to hire the RS Tera or RS Feva and a Stage 2 qualification for Optibats and Toppers. Stage 3 qualifications can be achieved during our Junior Squad sessions. 

Note: 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.

•  The course fee is £160 plus 4 months club membership at £4.12 per month. Total: £176.48

If you would like to reserve a place on one of these courses, please go to our Reservations page. 

If you have any questions about this course or any other training matters, please contact Matt Smith.

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Last updated 07:22 on 7 June 2025