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Junior Sailing Courses

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Junior sailing courses for Under 16s are generally taught in groups as they learn quicker and enjoy this style of learning. These courses are conducted under the AALA licensing, and are following the RYA scheme, and working to their ratios for tuition and safety while keeping the courses enjoyable and stimulating.

We teach our Junior Sailing Courses to The Royal Yatching Association (RYA) standards.

Rutland sailing school offers taster sessions on a 1.1/2.1 or as a group.

1.1 or 2.1 is a great way for the under 16 to see if they like sailing> Junior and youth sailors we have found learn best as part of a group, however if your child is nervous of what is involved or would just like to get a basic introduction then this is for you.

Group taster or Party fun as with the above session this is about introducing under16's to sailing, this is a great fun way to as with the above session this is about introducing under16's to sailing, this is a great fun way to introduce children to sailing, as a group they learn fast through fun, safe, sessions with others of similar ages.

From 7-9 yrs we run 4 or 5 day introduction courses in the school holidays, a great way to meet new friends while learning a new skill, and getting recognised RYA certification. This course is conducted in Oppies.

For the 10-15 yr olds we have more structured courses working through the RYA youth scheme stages 1-4. These are 4 or 5 day courses, developing skills so they are able to join in with the Rutland Sailing Club Juniors. These courses are conducted in Laser Picos and or RS Qubas and some of the larger multi person boats.

Youth advanced: For the under 15 who has passed their RYA Stage 4 they can move on to the advanced modules covering Spinnakers, Racing, Seamanship skills, Performance Sailing. These courses are conducted in Laser 4.7, RS Feva, Laser Bahia, and Laser 3000 and 4000 and Dart 16.

Booster courses: An under 16 who has done little sailing since their last course to help them develop and refresh their skills. There are booster courses run over just two days to get you back on board. Should have Stage 2.

Under 16 Personal Tuition is available for Juniors/ Youths who want a booster with their sailing can be undertaken in their own boat or one of the school's boats.


To book your course contact the Sailing School:

Last updated 15:53 on 20 February 2024

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