The Youth Coastal Performance Sailing course is designed to advance young sailors beyond the basics learned in RYA Stage 4, introducing new skills such as handling spinnakers and improving downwind performance. This course also covers essential seamanship skills, including planning and executing trips while factoring in weather, tides, and navigation. Additionally, participants will be introduced to the exciting world of racing, learning race starts and rules, which will sharpen their sailing abilities.
The Youth Coastal Performance Sailing course is a perfect opportunity for young sailors to take their skills to the next level. This course introduces the handling of spinnakers, offering a taste of advanced performance sailing while also covering critical seamanship and racing techniques. Here's what the course entails:
By the end of the course, young sailors will have developed greater control over their boats in a variety of conditions and have a strong understanding of performance sailing.
The course takes place at Brighton Marina, providing access to both sheltered waters for practice and open sea conditions for racing and performance sailing. This location is ideal for developing advanced sailing skills in real-world coastal environments.
Participants must have completed RYA Youth Sailing Stage 4. The course is suitable for children aged 10 to 16. If your child has not yet completed Stage 4 or is younger, they can gain experience at Hove Lagoon before progressing to performance sailing.
We are committed to providing top-notch sailing instruction in a fun and engaging environment. Our RYA-certified instructors have years of experience, ensuring that each young sailor receives personalised attention and plenty of time on the water. We focus on developing both technical sailing skills and seamanship, giving young sailors the tools they need to excel in performance sailing. Our location at Brighton Marina offers the perfect mix of sheltered and open water, creating an ideal learning environment for participants to push their sailing to the next level.
Book the RYA Youth Coastal Performance Sailing course today and help your child master the skills needed for performance sailing and racing in a thrilling coastal environment!
We are located at Brighton Marina. You will be sent the full address and postcode upon booking, but here is a guide to finding us:
This course is ideal for:
If your child has not yet completed Stage 4, or if they are younger than 10, we recommend starting with sailing courses at Hove Lagoon before progressing to performance sailing.
The course will cover a wide range of advanced sailing skills, including:
By the end of the course, your child will have the skills needed to handle a boat in various conditions and be introduced to the fundamentals of racing.
The RYA Youth Coastal Performance Sailing course runs for 5 days, with each day starting at 2:00 PM and finishing at 6:00 PM. This provides participants with both practical sailing experience and time to develop their seamanship and racing skills.
Participants must have completed RYA Youth Sailing Stage 4. The course is designed for children aged 10 to 16 who want to continue advancing their sailing abilities. If your child has completed Stage 4 but hasn’t sailed recently, we recommend some additional practice sessions before starting the course.
We provide:
All necessary equipment for learning performance sailing is provided, allowing your child to focus on developing their skills.
We closely monitor weather conditions to ensure that sailing can be done safely. If the weather is unsuitable for practical sailing, we may reschedule the on-water sessions or focus on theory and seamanship skills until conditions improve. Safety is always our top priority, and we will keep parents informed of any changes to the schedule.
Yes, the course is fully supervised by RYA-certified and DBS-checked instructors who are experienced in working with young sailors. All participants are provided with lifejackets, and we maintain strict safety protocols to ensure a safe and enjoyable learning environment.
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