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Click here to go direct to the booking page - please note some course bookings will not yet be open. As soon as we are sure we have enough instructors to run the courses we open them for booking and all members receive an email, usually a few weeks before. Please note you must be a member of Hunts Sailing Club in order to take part in any of our courses and training.

Any questions, email Vanessa training@huntssc.org.uk.

Junior Race Coaching: 18 April | 16 May | 27 June | 18 July |12 Sept | 26 Sept 2026

Junior Race coaching will be delivered by fully qualified RYA instructors, participants should have warm kit (full wetsuit or drysuit) and be at or close to stage 3 or above.

The cost for joining the session is free, club boats are available to hire at the usual rates.

RYA Level 1 Start Sailing: 16-17 May 2026

This course will cover the RYA Start Sailing syllabus, taking you from complete beginner to being able to helm and crew a boat with some assistance from our qualified instructors. It is suitable for adults and juniors aged 14 or older. Club boats are provided.

RYA Powerboat 2: 23-24 May

The Powerboat Level 2 course teaches you basic boat handling and seamanship in small powerboats. It is a predominantly practical course, with a bit of theory mixed in. Amongst other things we cover launching and recovery, high and low speed maneuvres (turning and parking) and man overboard procedure. Members only. Age 16+

RYA Level 2 Basic Skills: 23-24 May

The natural follow up to Level 1, this course will develop your skills in a single hander dinghy, hopefully resulting in you being able to sail independently with safety cover and hire a club boat to polish your skills.

Cadet Week: 26-29 May 2026

A great week of sailing for all our junior members. We will be delivering the following RYA courses:

Stage 1 and 2 suitable for complete beginners
Stage 3 and 4 for novice sailors with some prior experience, includes tuition in single and double handers. Participants must have good sailing experience since completing Stage 2.
Start Racing for junior sailors wanting to progress into racing. Participants must hold Stage 3 or above.
Sailing with Spinnakers for those who want the challenge of using the third sail! (29th and 30th) Participants must hold Stage 3 or above.

Boat camp: 10 to 13 August

Fun and games afloat for young sailors who have a confident grasp of the basics.

Other course dates to be confirmed.

Last updated 21:57 on 12 April 2026