Junior & Youth Success

CAYC is proud to facilitate and promote young people sailing. We have formal training for children from age 8 upwards, and are proud to train young people from first stepping into a boat to being national champions and instructors in their own right. Sailing's governing body, the Royal Yachting Association formally recognises us as a teaching establishment and has awarded us 'Pathway Club' status for our ongoing commitment to coaching young people.

You do not need to come from a sailing background nor does sailing have to be an expensive past time.

To support the diversification of the other on the water activities we are delighted to recognise Eidann Cole's development path in becoming a kayaking Instructor. (Also, her Mum Llenore)

Follow the links to pages about our summer training and coaching sessions to find out more.

The Celtic Cup, sometimes known as the 'Tri Nations', will be based this year at Sport Scotland National Centre Inverclyde, sailing out of Largs from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th January 2022 and competed by Teams from RYA NI, RYA Scotland and RYA Wales. The Celtic Cup 2022 will consist of 8 Topper 5.3 and 8 ILCA 6 (Laser Radial) from each home country so unfortunately not all of the Youth Performance Programme sailors will qualify to compete as there is a selection process based on performance, results, training and coach feedback. Unfortunately, some of our youth classes will not be represented at this event namely Topper 4.2, Laser 4.7 and the 29er although the event is to be held annually so some of the younger sailors will have the opportunity to be selected to compete at this event in future seasons. CAYC have a very healthy representation in the RYANI Celtic Cup 16 Member Squad with Rory Pollard and Luke Simpson making selection in the Topper 5.3 Team along with Ellen Barbour and Daniel Corbett who have made selection in the ILCA 6 Team. These CAYC sailors making up a quarter of the RYA NI Team - Well done!! All accommodation and meals will be provided by the home country governing bodies at the National Centre Inverclyde and conference style training sessions will be taking place whilst off the water. What an amazing opportunity and adventure for our young sailors. We're so proud of your effort and achievements!

CAYC's Prizegiving Awards December 2021

Club Junior Champion - Calum Pollard - received the Auld Cup

Club Youth Champion - Ellen Barbour - received the Commodore's Cup

CAYC had a strong showing at the RYA Youth Championships in 2021

Congratulations to all the sailors who competed in the 2021 RYA NI Youth Champs. There is a great review on Afloat Magazine article. Well worth a read..

9 sailors represented CAYC, we are very proud of their achievements. Excellent Results.

A fantastic result for Ellen, she has had an amazing sailing season in 2021

Female Youth Champion - Ellen Barbour

ILCA 6 (Laser Radial)

Ellen Barber - 2nd

Daniel Corbett - 7th

Jenna Reid - 15th

ILCA 4 (Laser 4.7)

Holly McConnell - 11th

Topper (Full Rig)

Luke Simpson - 2nd (Fabulous result in a strong experienced fleet)

Rory Pollard - 12th (5th Junior Male)

Topper (4.2 rig)

Calum Pollard - 2nd (tied in 1st, countback applied) another fabulous result in 2021 season following the Topper Nationals.

Regatta Fleet

Alita Taylor

Olivia Delaney

Larne Grammar School - Schools Cup

Carrickfergus Grammar School - Runner-up

Ballyholme Yacht Club - Club Team Trophy

Afloat Review - by Betty Armstrong

CAYC is proud of the success of its Junior sailors - 2020

RYANI Youth Championships 2020: CAYC had 8 representatives at the Covid-19 Restricted Event. A Great performance by all,

RYANI Youth Championships 2019: CAYC had approx 19 sailors representing the Club. Great performance once again by all. just missed out and were 2nd Team in the overall Club status. Belfast High School and Larne Grammar also shone.

RYANI Youth Championships 2018: CAYC had 23 sailors representing the Club. Many medals won and the overall Team award Club Trophy 2018

RYANI Youth Championships 2017: Club Trophy was not contested. CAYC had another strong rep. Poor weather prevented many from competing.

RYANI Youth Championships 2016: CAYC had approx 19 sailors representing the Club. Many medals won and the overall Team award Club Trophy 2016

RYANI Youth Championships 2015: CAYC had 17 sailors representing the Club. Many medals won and the overall Team award Club Trophy 2015

RYANI Youth Championships 2014: CAYC had 21 sailors representing the Club. Many medals won and the overall Team award Club Trophy 2014

The DECISION to sail :

The Race Officer or club member in charge of any event supervised by the Club (for example, Friendly Fridays) has ultimate discretion as to who may go on the water. They will take into account wind, water and tidal conditions, experience of the sailors and level of safety boat cover.

The Club understands that many parents do not have a sailing background and may require guidance in decision making as to whether their child should sail in any given conditions. 1 or 2 weeks on a supervised sailing course still limits the conditions under which your child should take to the water. They have been taught the basic essentials of sailing in a controlled manner in suitable weather conditions.

Practice in steady winds and smooth seas. Sailing in strong winds and rough seas can only be done safely with experience as your child's confidence and capabilities increase: sailing in inappropriate conditions can instill fear and weaken confidence.

All boats sailed by members outside of the normal organised racing (Sundays & Wednesdays) do so at their own risk. Juniors must have parental supervision and permission to sail any boat at all times. It is not the Club's responsibility to supervise the children except when children are taking part in supervised training under the RYA RTC and Instructors are in authority.

Last updated 08:41 on 24 May 2022