The RYA Junior Stages 1 to 4 take children who have never sailed before right through to being able to sail single and double-handed boats independently. Courses are over two days (or equivalent).
Sailing is a great way for children to have adventures on water with friends in a relaxed outdoor environment. However, learning to sail also develops confidence, independence, communication, leadership, teamwork and creativity. Academically it links with many aspects of the curriculum including geography, science and maths as well as sport. As an RYA training centre and OnBoard club, we offer high standards of instruction in a safe and proven structure.
So whether your child has never set foot in a dinghy before, or whether they are already into racing, we are certain that Hollowell will provide a safe, exciting and inspiring environment to nurture their interest and have a lot of fun. All our courses follow the RYA Youth Training stages.
Our Junior Start Sailing course (RYA Stage 1) is the beginner course, and we run 3 x 2 day courses per year.
Course 1...Sat 2 May/Sun 3 May.
Course 2...Thur 20 Aug/Fri 21 Aug
Course 3...Sat 12 Sept/Sun 13 Sept
You can also do stage 1 over 3 days on our Youth Week Dinghy course.
We teach stage 2 and 3 at our Sunday Morning Youth Coaching sessions, and during our Youth Week Dinghy course.
We also have a 2 day stage 2 course in Sat 12 Sept/ Sun 13 Sept.
Please note that for juniors aged 13 or under, a nominated responsible adult must remain on site during the course.
Junior sailing courses for Under 16s are generally taught in groups as they learn quicker and enjoy this style of learning. These courses follow the RYA scheme, and working to their ratios for tuition and safety while keeping the courses enjoyable and stimulating.
The Youth Sailing scheme is completed in small dinghies suitable for the size of the sailor.
Will teach the young person a basic understanding of how a boat sails, with some experience of steering and handling the boat.
ADDED BONUS: Once you have completed your Stage 1 you can join our Youth Coaching sessions which take place on alternate Sunday mornings.
Continue to develop basic sailing skills, as well as ropework and collision avoidance. You will be able to tack and control boat speeds, leaving you in a good position to progress to stage 3.
Rigging, launching and sailing in any direction. Equivalent to Level 2 in the National Sailing Scheme
Sail a double handed boat as crew or helm, and solve a variety of problems afloat. (optional if Stage 3 was taken in a double hander