The 2024 Youth Sailing Programme

The Youth Sailing, Coaching and Racing Programme goes from strength to strength.

The key message is FUN

• Kids Club – Friday evening training tailored to a wide range of abilities from absolute beginner to advanced. In 2024 this will run from the 26th of April until early August. We aim to arrive at 6.15 pm for a 6.30 pm start and on the water by 7.00 pm. Hot food is available to purchase when sailors come off the water. Kids Club coaches are all parents and volunteers and we rely on other parents to support Friday evening sessions, whether on shore helping to rig and launch boats, helping the coaches on the water or helping in the galley to prepare hot food. No previous sailing or catering experience is required as the friendly Kids Club team will be on hand to provide guidance and supervision. We require that a responsible parent/guardian from each family remains at the club during the session.
• Kids Week – a full week (Mon-Fri) of sailing, coaching and fun activities. Participants will have the opportunity to achieve RYA Youth Sailing Scheme qualifications appropriate to their level of experience. 
• As young sailors gain sufficient confidence and experience, they are encouraged to take part in the Club’s racing programme on Thursday evenings and Sundays.
• Additional land and water-based coaching sessions may also be arranged during the year.

If you would like further details about the Youth Sailing Programme then please contact the Kids Captains kidscaptain@pennine-sc.co.uk

Kidz@Pen9

At Pennine Sailing Club we provide a wide range of sailing opportunities for young people, starting from those with no previous sailing experience right up to feeding talented young sailors into the RYA Zone Squad and National Junior Squad programme at the appropriate age. We also encourage youth sailors outside of these programmes, to develop their enjoyment and participation in sailing, whether they want to sail for fun, race at the club, compete at regional events or succeed at National, European or World Championships at Junior and Youth Level.

The club’s fleet of Optimist and Topper single-handed dinghies are available for hire as well as several double-handed dinghies for more experienced youth sailors. We also have some wetsuits and buoyancy aids available.