Youth Sailing Courses

The RYA Youth Sailing Programme is one of the most popular programmes that SLYC runs. The programme consists of four stages, each stage builds upon knowledge and ability to produce an individual that will be able to sail a dinghy by themselves confidently in moderate conditions.

These week long courses are run throughout the summer period for children aged 7-15, by qualified RYA Instructors. The course is run Monday – Friday, 10:00 till 16:30 each day, so please ensure you have a packed lunch.

Upon achieving RYA Youth Level 4, students can go on to do RYA Advanced Courses, such as Start Racing, Sailing with Spinnakers & Day Sailing. More information on these courses can be found on the Advanced Sailing tab.

COVID-19 Restrictions:
Please note that due to COVID-19 guidelines, all course participants must be at least RYA Level 3 or capable of sailing a topper independently.

The Senior Instructor on the course has the discretion to not allow students on the course if their sailing ability isn’t of a high enough standard.

Prices are:

– £165 for Members

– £190 for Non-Members

We do offer discount for multiple siblings booked onto courses or if you book more than one course.

Please see below the dates of upcoming 2020 courses, click on the date wanted to be directed to the booking form.

RYA Learn to Sail Courses

Summer Sail Camp (3rd – 7th August)

We also running a Summer Sail Camp. This is for anyone for RYA Level 2 and above, at this camp you will be able to progress through your RYA levels or if you have reached your Level 4, it’s an opportunity to come down and improve your racing skills while having fun!

Booking CLOSED.

You can come for a certain number of days or for the whole week – prices are:
£35 per day
£150 for Members
£175 for Non-Members

What to bring:
To ensure you child is safe and comfortable on the course, we recommend you ensure that they have the advised clothing. This includes, wetsuit, wetsuit boots/trainers (they will get wet!), waterproof jacket and a buoyancy aid. SLYC does have a small selection of equipment that you may borrow when on the course. If you need any advise or wish to ask any questions with regards equipment, then please don’t hesitate to contact us, contact details are at the bottom of the page.

Please note, children’s ability will be assessed by the Senior Instructor during the course, progression to the next stage of the programme will be given once they are happy with the competence and ability of the sailor. Due to this, it is important to recognise that this means it can take more than one week before progressing.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us:

e-Mail: [email protected]

Phone: 02897541883