Cockles Week 2026

About Cockles Club

The Sea View Yacht Club believes its younger members really are the future of the Club. With this in mind, the Cockles Club was set up 20 years ago by the Wakefield family to provide four days of activities for children or grandchildren of members before they are old enough to get out on the water and go sailing. The week has grown year-on-year, and we now expect upwards of 130 children to join in the fun.

The children, known as Cockles, provide the focus of the week, alongside their parents and grandparents. Activities include swimming, rowing, paddle-boarding, riding, football, tennis, arts & crafts, yoga, plus a group beach sports day, all ending with a well-deserved party for the grown-ups at the Club!

Dates & Fees

Cockles Club 2026: Monday 3rd August Thursday 6th August 2026

Fees: £175 per child

Minimum ages: Must be aged 3-7 years as at 1st September 2026

Eligibility: All participants must have a parent or grandparent who is a SVYC member.

Programme

A full programme of activities will be planned for this year. The week normally spans the mornings, Monday to Thursday, with 2-3 activities per morning, most of which are located within walking distance in the village of Seaview. A beach activity morning has been planned in the past few years on Wednesday morning in Appley.

Special events include:

• Parents' social event at Sea View Yacht Club on Monday evening
• Cockles disco at the Club in the afternoon after activities on Thursday

A full schedule, groupings, and timetables will be available on the dedicated Cockles Week website as the week draws near.

Booking & Sign-Up

Sign-ups are now handled via a separate form hosted by our Cockles Leader Extraordinaire, Lucy Ashenhurst:

Please ensure you book early as spaces are limited!

Important Information

• Each Cockle requires a nominated guardian at all times during the week (parent, grandparent, nanny, or au pair). No adult can supervise more than one child.
• Cockles will be placed in groups based on age. If you want siblings or cousins grouped together, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate.
• We welcome helpers of all kinds! Whether you can offer your time, lend equipment, or provide space, your support is greatly appreciated. Please email the Cockles team if you can help.

More Information

Check the Cockles Week website for updates, full schedules, and additional details as they are released.