Booking Details & Procedures

Course Booking

Book courses via the Club Calendar by selecting the desired course and following the booking steps below.

Quick Links to Book:

• May Half Term Training  3 days for Adults, Teenagers & Children (Beginners to Racers)
• All Members Week  5 days for Adults, Teenagers & Children (Beginners to Racers)
• Family Week  5 days for Adults, Teenagers & Children (Beginners to Racers)
• Senior Cadet Week  5 days for Teenagers (Beginners to Racers)
• Junior Cadet Week  5 days for Children (Beginners to Racers)
• All Cadet Week  5 days for Teenagers & Children (Beginners to Racers)

Note: VHF Courses appear as SRC in the calendar.

Booking Guide

To ensure a smooth booking experience:

1. Login  Required to view and book events.
2. Update Profile  Complete details to auto-fill future bookings.
3. Set up GoCardless  Secure online direct debit payment method.
4. Use the Calendar  Select your event and click Book.
5. Purchase Ticket  Choose the correct level and boat class.
6. Complete Missing Fields  Then confirm booking.
7. Check Email Confirmation  Booking receipt will be sent.

If you need a Club Boat, book one separately. All your bookings can be viewed in your account section. A step-by-step pictorial PDF guide is available for extra help.

General Conditions

• Bookings imply acceptance of all Terms & Conditions.
• For under-18s, Parents must confirm theyve read and agree to these terms.

Safety

• Club Health & Safety, Child Protection, and Risk Assessments are available on the Club Website.
• Participants must follow Instructor instructions, sign on/off when going to sea, and wear approved buoyancy aids.
• Helms are solely responsible for their boats safety and fitness to sail.
• Safety boats do not remove this responsibility.

Insurance

• All boats must be seaworthy and insured (min. £2 million third-party).
• Club boats are insured; helms are liable for any damage excess (£400 for Mermaids, £100 for Dinghies).
• For helms under 18, Parents are responsible for excess payment.

Medical & Swimming Requirements

• Declare any medical conditions on the form. Consult your GP if unsure of fitness.
• All participants must swim at least 25m unaided and be confident in the water.

Pre-Course Criteria

• All entry requirements must be met before participation.
• Rejection may occur if requirements or information are incomplete.

Dinghy Courses

• Participants must provide or share an approved dinghy (Optimist, Tera, SVOD, Laser, Topper, Feva, Vision, Buzz, Catamaran, Pico).
• Under-18s must have a parent contactable on the Isle of Wight.
• Junior Cadet Week: Ages 811|Senior Cadet Week: Ages 1216 (as of 1 Sept 2026).
• Participants must be SVYC or East Wight Club Members; under-18s must have a resident parent on the IOW.
• Cadet Membership applications due by 1 April.
• Parents help with lunchtime supervision and evening activities.
• Only Club-approved instruction is permitted; freelance tuition is not allowed.

Payment & Discounts

• Full payment required at booking.
• Early Bird Discount applies for bookings before Easter Monday.
• Courses with limited spaces operate on a first-come basis.
• No refunds for cancellations within one month of course start.
• Club may amend conditions or cancel courses (refunds or rescheduling offered).

Dinghy Safety

• Helmets: Recommended but not mandatory. Beginners in Optimists should foam-sleeve booms to prevent head injury.
• Foam available from Jewson (Ryde/Newport).
• Affordable helmets available from Total Option (01543 411333).