Boat Camp runs this year from 17th to the 20th August and is aimed at helping young sailors to gain new skills and make new friends. Please note, it is not an RYA course and will not lead to us awarding RYA sailing certificates. Boat Camp is open to members only.
To take part, sailors should be able to sail to RYA Stage 2 or equivalent standard, with either a certificate or having been observed to be at that standard by a club SI. All Boat Camp instructors are fully qualified volunteers, so we do expect parents to do either a Clubhouse/Galley duty or Beach duty (help with launching and recovery).
We hope that all double-handed club boats will be available to try for some activities - and this is included in the fee. However, your child will also need a boat for other activities - either use their own, or hire one of the club single handers at usual rates.
Places are available on a first come, first served basis. Be aware that we will require payment before places are allocated and that just 18 places are available. Applications for fewer than 4 days attendance may be considered following an initial booking period.
Click here to complete a registration form - or find it in the Training Courses section of the website homepage.
Hunts Sailing Club is excited to be offering plenty of opportunities to get you and your family afloat this summer, with courses for both the complete beginner and the more experienced sailor.
Hunts is a members only club, so joining our courses also means joining our club! Taking out membership means you will be able to enjoy all our facilities until the end of our membership year (31 March 2022). This includes being able to hire the boats you learned in, sail whenever there is safety cover and join in with all club activities.
Young beginners: 26-30 July OR 2-9 August
These five days of fun afloat will give your child a head start for some great summer sailing. Games and structured activities help them learn to sail whilst maximising the fun factor.
Cost per child: to include logbook, boat hire and certificate £325, plus £26 membership.*
Start Sailing, Basic Skills: 26-30 July OR 2-9 August
Typically aimed at the adult sailor or families, these courses combine to provide the knowledge and skills you need to be able to hire a boat and sail with relative independence.
Cost per person (over 18): to include logbook, boat hire and certificate £375, plus pro rata membership.*
RYA Better Sailing: 9 and 10 August
Racing, cruising, performance with spinnakers, seamanship: this two day course will help you decide where to go next with your sailing by giving a taste of advanced skills.
Cost per person: to include logbook and certificate £150, plus membership.*
RYA Start Racing: 11 and 12 August
If you’re the competitive sort then this course is for you! With tuition from a specialist Race Instructor you will learn how to get round the race course as quickly as possible.
Cost per person: to include log book and certificate £150, plus membership.*
RYA Stage 3: 9 and 10 August
Aimed at youngsters who have completed RYA Stage 2 and have done a season’s sailing, this course takes them from skilled beginner to competent sailor.
Cost per person £130 to include logbook and certificate, plus membership £26.*
RYA Stage 4: 11 and 12 August
Focusing on the importance of crew communication and teamwork this course is aimed at improving young sailors’ skills in two person boats.
Cost per child: to include logbook and certificate £130, plus membership £26.*
*Membership costs (to 31 March 2022):
Pro rata from July: Family £64, Individual £48.67
Pro rata from August: Family £56, Individual £42.58
Under 18 annual: £26
Step Three – What has changed?
As we go in to Step Three of the Government’s Roadmap out of lockdown we are much closer to being able to operate the club along the lines of what we used to see as ‘normal’. Whilst this is good news, it’s also important that we continue to exercise some degree of caution and common sense. Hands – Space – Face still apply and remember, everyone needs to be able to operate within their own comfort zone. Some people might be happy relaxing social distancing and moving in for a hug, others may not, so please, be considerate!
We cover updates to use of changing rooms, safety cover, accessing the clubhouse, galley and bar, visitors and spectators, and duties.