Junior Training

We are keen to get children sailing from an early age and are proud to offer a variety of courses for all children in a secure and friendly environment. We are able to train children as young as six years old using the facilities at Alton Water. Depending on previous experience, children can progress to River-based sailing from eight or nine years old, learning to sail Optimists and Toppers. Details of the OnBoard sessions, Volvo Race Training and Junior Race Week can be found under Sailing - Junior Programme.

Alton Water Training for 6 - 8 year olds

We hope to offer this again next year. Watch this space for the dates!

RHYC Junior Training Weeks ( 9 years and above)

Dates to follow shortly!

May Junior Training Week 2011

Please be aware that the May Half Term Junior Training Week 2011 coincides with the Dutch North Sea Race. This involves in the region of 40 - 50 racing yachts berthing in the marina and around 200 dutchmen / women being at the club for the Wednesday and Thursday before leaving first thing Friday. We are happy that we can manage the two events simultaneously but facilities, particularly the shower and toilet facilities will be stretched. (Separate changing facilities and catering / bar will be made for the children.). Please be aware that your children will need additional supervision at this time.