Junior Sailing
We aim to offer an exciting and fun programme of sailing and related activities for children aged from 5 to 18 years old. Here is what the Guernsey Yacht Club offers young people:Saturday drop-in sessions - 5 years old and over
During the school summer holidays come along to our Saturday morning drop-in sessions. You just turn up before the session starts to register, pay your money and away you go. The sessions are run on a first come first served basis. No previous experience necessary.
Saturday drop-in sessions - 5 years old and over
During the school summer holidays come along to our Saturday morning drop-in sessions. You just turn up before the session starts to register, pay your money and away you go. The sessions are run on a first come first served basis. No previous experience necessary.
Pirates - 5 years old and over
Pirates is a structured course where young sailors learn to sail Oppies on The Islands Victoria Model Yacht Pond, to provide them with the necessary skills to be able to sail on the sea. Sessions take place on a Saturday morning.
Buccaneers
Once your child has enough experience, Buccaneers is the next stage. We run a structured course to develop and improve skills with the majority of lessons taking place on the sea in Oppie dinghies with a chance to sail an Optimist (lighter and faster) boat and experience one or two races. Sessions take place on a Sunday afternoon.
Optimist
Once your child has their own Optimist they can train and race regularly on the sea. There will be opportunities to travel to the UK to compete in racing events as part of a Guernsey team. Sessions take place on a Saturday.
Fevas, Teras and Lasers
Teenagers will typically progress on to the Feva (double handed), or Tera or Laser (single handed) dinghies. These provide the opportunity to progress through the RYA and other development paths, to compete locally with adult sailing and in national and international events.
Yacht Racing
With experience, older juniors will have the opportunity to join the adult teams racing yachts and gain new perspectives on being part of a team.For Further Information about any Junior Activity please contact Juniors@gyc.org.gg
