Dinghy Sailing Courses - Junior

Dinghy Sailing Junior Courses:

At the beginner sessions the only item the sailors need is suitable footwear some old trainers or similar are fine, swimming costume & towel. All other equipment is provided including buoyancy aid, wet suit, spray suit, helmet and boat.

The sessions generally run over four evenings giving a total of 8 hours training. These sessions are aimed at beginners and at the end of the sessions the sailors should be able to sail in light winds. The sessions are open to non-members and for sailors from the age of 8 years upwards. We use our Optimist or Topper dinghies (depending on age / weight). At the end of the sessions if you wish to continue we ask that you become members of the club (at very reasonable membership fees) and move up to the Club Night group, you are able to borrow a club boat for these improver sessions but preference will be given to new beginners using the club boats so start to think at that stage of obtaining your own boat. (Second hand Optimists and Toppers are in the region of £300 to £700 and depreciate very little)

We are currently finalising our training calendar for 2025, please check back for updates

If you would like to find out more please email: training@shotwicksailing.org

Last updated 10:54 on 5 March 2025