Sailing - Summer Courses

Sea View Yacht Club Summer Training Weeks

All Members Week (All ages)

The first of our summer weeks offers sailing for the whole family — together or individually. Includes Catamaran courses in Dart 16s (Stage 1Intermediate Racing). Ideal for learning, improving, or trying something new. Book: All Members Week

Adult & Family Week (Adults 18+ and families)

For beginners or experienced sailors to learn, improve, and meet new people. Includes RYA and SVYC qualifications in keelboats or dinghies. Evening social events, BBQ, and prizegiving. We aim for balanced Mermaid crew pairings — please complete the booking form fully or contact the office to discuss. Volunteer Mermaid A helms welcome; RYA Keelboat Instructor qualification available. Contact: 01983 613268 | training@svyc.org.uk Book: Family Week

Cadet Squad Training (Opi/Tera racers preparing for Nationals)

For sailors competing in Optimist or RS Tera Nationals. Two groups: National Contenders and Club Racers. Includes coached sessions, races, video feedback, fitness and diet advice, and full-day sailing simulations. Daily medals awarded. Book: All Cadets Week

Senior Cadet Week (Ages 1218)

Founded in 1985, this week focuses on higher-level courses in Opis, Teras, Toppers, Picos, Fevas, Visions, Lasers, SVODs, and Catamarans. Video coaching used for feedback. Includes Thursday disco and Friday prizegiving. Book: Senior Cadet Week

Mermaid or SVOD Race Coaching

Four-day course improving racing technique, rules, sail trim, and teamwork. Uses RIB and video coaching, with short races and debriefs. Mermaid participants must be at A helm standard; spinnaker work included. Book: during All Members, Senior Cadet, or All Cadets Week

Junior Cadet Week (Ages 811)

Perfect introduction to sailing in Optimists, RS Teras, Picos, Fevas, and Visions. Beginners train in shallow water (1:3 ratio). Includes fun games, land drills, and racing practice with video feedback. Features Thursday disco and Friday parents race and prizegiving. Book: Junior Cadet Week

All Cadets Week (Ages 818)

Courses for all levels — beginners train in shallow waters; advanced sailors receive RIB or boat-based coaching with video feedback. Opportunities to try Catamaran, trapeze, and asymmetric spinnaker sailing. Can combine with Seaview Race Week for extra coaching. Available for Opis, Teras, Picos, Toppers, Lasers, Fevas, Visions, and SVODs. Book: All Cadets Week