Youth Section

The sailing club has a long tradition of youth training and currently has a vibrant youth section working with young sailors at all stages, from beginners to those enjoying competitive racing. Previous youth members have gone on to be international champions, some to make sailing their career or business.
Family membership and dinghy ownership are also encouraged, for those aiming to race or to take up the sport as a leisure activity.

Training sessions are run on Saturdays and Tuesday evenings for 10 – 17 year olds, led by RYA certified Instructors or coaches backed by teams of experienced sailors and club organisers.
Safeguarding briefings and Code of Conduct information are given at the start of each season. Sessions are run according to RYA guidelines.
There is a Youth Regatta and a race for youth in the Club Regatta as well as a course enabling youth members to take part in Bart’s Bash – the charity race in aid of the Andrew Simpson Foundation.

Application for training places is made annually at membership Renewals time, then provisional offers are made according to our resources available and to the prevailing Government, RYA, Club and local harbour requirements. There is currently no charge
in addition to club membership.

At present, we run a Race Group and an Intermediates Group on Saturdays, a Beginners and Improvers group on Tuesday evenings. 
The Youth section uses dinghies belonging to LRSS under an agreement with the Club, as well as club and member owned boats.