Junior Programme Overview

RYA Courses

All RYA courses will run over three consecutive days and will be delivered in line with RYA guidelines. Click here for more information and to book.

Junior Week

Junior Week 2026 will run from 25th to the 29th of August and promises to be a fun, varied and action-packed week on the water. Alongside our Youth Race Series for Toppers, Lasers and Fevas, we will also run a dedicated Optimist (Oppie) Race Series.

For sailors who are not racing, the week will include plenty of fun sailing activities, games and challenges, designed to build confidence, skills and enjoyment on the water.

See our Junior Week page for details.

Sunday Sail Clinics (formerly Oppie & Topper Club)

Sunday Sail Clinics are fun, skills-focused sailing sessions designed to build confidence, technique and enjoyment on the water. Sessions combine structured coaching with games, challenges and plenty of time sailing with friends.

Each Sunday clinic has a clear skills focus (such as boat handling, speed, downwind sailing or racing skills), allowing sailors to develop specific areas of their sailing while enjoying time on the water.

Group 1 Optimists (Oppies)
These sessions focus on experience building and core sailing skills, helping sailors gain confidence and control in a supportive environment. Suitable for children who have completed RYA Stage 2 and are sailing independently.

Group 2 Toppers & Fevas
These sessions focus on performance and race-related skills, including speed, tactics and sailing confidently as part of a group, for sailors ready to take the next step.

Each Sail Clinic is designed to stand alone, meaning sailors can book individual sessions based on interest and experience. Attending multiple sessions is encouraged. Click here for more information and to book.

Holiday Sail Clinics - Progression Programmes

The Sail Progression Programme is a multi-day clinic designed for sailors who are ready to build on their skills through consecutive days on the water. Running during school holidays, these clinics allow skills to be introduced, practised and consolidated over the course of the programme. Sessions focus on developing confidence, boat handling, speed and race-related skills, while maintaining a strong emphasis on enjoyment, teamwork and time on the water. The programme is suitable for sailors who are comfortable sailing independently and would benefit from a more immersive coaching experience than a single-day clinic.

• 27th to 29th May (3-day programme)
• 2nd to 3rd of August (2-day programme)

Junior Race Series

Our Junior Race Week will run from the 27th to the 30th of May and is aimed at experienced junior sailors (RYA 3 and above) who would like to further develop their racing skills. The week will include race coaching and coached racing for Optimists (Oppies), Toppers, Lasers and RS Fevas, with a focus on improving technique, tactics and confidence on the racecourse. Sessions are designed to be challenging, supportive and enjoyable, helping sailors build race awareness and develop their skills in a structured but fun environment.