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Junior Sailing Course A 2026

23rd - 27 May

Booking opens 1st April 2026 at 1200 for members only.

Non members please join here. Course Cost is £150 for the 5 days.

Participant information and Joining information

Click for JSC A Joining Instruction, JSC Children's Kit List, JSC Role Descriptions, JSC Briefing Notes, JSC Shore Monitor Guidance, JSC Safety Boat Guidance & JSC Shore Helper Notes

Age

8 years old to 15 years old. Ages outside this range may be considered. Please contact the SGBA Junior Sailing Coordinator, John McCormick first at jscoordinator@sgba.org.uk

Stage 1

Experience required: None

An introduction to the parts of the boat and the basic principles of how to get a boat sailing. Launching and recovery, sailing across the wind, turning around, steering and basic parts of the boat.

Stage 2

Experience required: Stage 1

Develop the skills needed to sail around a course and understand the basic principles needed to become a confident sailor. Improved sailing skills on all points of sail. Tacking, gybing, ropework and collision avoidance.

Stage 3

Experience required: Stage 2

Build your confidence and develop the skills needed to sail in different directions in moderate conditions. Improved rigging, sailing theory, launching and recovery. Building confidence in a range of sailing techniques on all points of sail and capsize recovery.

Stage 4

Experience required: Stage 3

Learn how to sail a double-handed boat as crew or helm and solve a variety of problems afloat.
Transferring pre-learnt skills, techniques and manoeuvres to sail crewed boats, enhance rigging, launching, recovery and practical skills to recover a man overboard.

Advanced Module

Experience required: Stage 4

A fun packed week of sailing at an advanced level. This week is designed to consolidate what you already now whilst adding a few new skills to your sailing repertoire. New techniques learned may include; sailing without a rudder, sailing without a centreboard, sailing backwards, how to use a spinnaker, racing, treasure hunts and more.

AIs & Helpers(AIs in Training)

Experience required: Must be an AI or be registered on the AI in Training Program

This is only open to AIs and those enrolled in the "AI in Training Program". The AI in Training Program is for those who have achieved an RYA Advanced Module or Advanced Week and have completed 1 AI training day.

Dates

The following form part of this event:

Tickets for Junior Sailing Course A 2026

Stage 1 member only
£150.00
0
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Available until 16 May 2026 23:59
member only

RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stage 1
All candidates must be able to swim 50m in clothes and have a Personal Flotation Device (buoyancy aid or life jacket) that fits properly.
Please ensure your child’s date of birth is correct. Check and edit in: portal>membership

For further information please contact jscoordinator@sgba.org.uk
Joining instructions will be given prior to the course commencing.
Participant Information & Joining Instructions are available toward the top of this page
Please enter your child’s slogan for the T-Shirt Competition by 1st May

Stage 2 member only
£150.00
0
+
Available until 16 May 2026 23:59
member only

RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stage 2
All candidates must be able to swim 50m in clothes and have a Personal Flotation Device (buoyancy aid or life jacket) that fits properly.
Please ensure your child’s date of birth is correct. Check and edit in: portal>membership

For further information please contact jscoordinator@sgba.org.uk
Joining instructions will be given prior to the course commencing.
Participant Information & Joining Instructions are available toward the top of this page
Please enter your child’s slogan for the T-Shirt Competition by 1st May

Stage 3 member only
£150.00
0
+
Available until 16 May 2026 23:59
member only

RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stage 3
All candidates must be able to swim 50m in clothes and have a Personal Flotation Device (buoyancy aid or life jacket) that fits properly.
Please ensure your child’s date of birth is correct. Check and edit in: portal>membership

For further information please contact jscoordinator@sgba.org.uk
Joining instructions will be given prior to the course commencing.
Participant Information & Joining Instructions are available toward the top of this page
Please enter your child’s slogan for the T-Shirt Competition by 1st May

Stage 4 member only
£150.00
0
+
Available until 16 May 2026 23:59
member only

RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stage 4
All candidates must be able to swim 50m in clothes and have a Personal Flotation Device (buoyancy aid or life jacket) that fits properly.
Please ensure your child’s date of birth is correct. Check and edit in: portal>membership

For further information please contact jscoordinator@sgba.org.uk
Joining instructions will be given prior to the course commencing.
Participant Information & Joining Instructions are available toward the top of this page
Please enter your child’s slogan for the T-Shirt Competition by 1st May

Booking opens 1 Jun 2026 12:00
AI or AI in Training member only
FREE
0
+
Will be available from 1 Jun 2026 12:00
member only

This if for AIs & AIs in Training only to help on this course. Email jscoordinator@sgba.org.uk to book.
All candidates must be able to swim 50m in clothes and have a Personal Flotation Device (buoyancy aid or life jacket) that fits properly.
Please ensure your child’s date of birth is correct. Check and edit in: portal>membership

For further information please contact jscoordinator@sgba.org.uk
Joining instructions will be given prior to the course commencing.
Participant Information & Joining Instructions are available toward the top of this page
Please enter your child’s slogan for the T-Shirt Competition by 1st May

Advanced Module member only
£150.00
0
+
Available until 16 May 2026 23:59
member only

RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Advanced
All candidates must be able to swim 50m in clothes and have a Personal Flotation Device (buoyancy aid or life jacket) that fits properly.
Please ensure your child’s date of birth is correct. Check and edit in: portal>membership

For further information please contact jscoordinator@sgba.org.uk
Joining instructions will be given prior to the course commencing.
Participant Information & Joining Instructions are available toward the top of this page
Please enter your child’s slogan for the T-Shirt Competition by 1st May

Last updated 12:31pm on 6 April 2026

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