RYA OnBoard, Sail Training

2026 schedule is currently being planned and is dependant on availability of RYA Senior Instructors to lead these sessions.

We offer Sailing Tasters, Training Sessions, Race Coaching too. OnBoard Programme is open to Schools, Girl Guides, Scouts and Youth organisations.

Children must be age 7+ (School Year 4 upwards)

Senior Instructor(s) - Holly McConnell, TBC, DIs and Race Coaches to be confirmed.

Get OnBoard - Taster Sessions 1- 6

Wednesday late afternoon: 2hrs TBC. The Introduction to sailing for beginners will be via 6 weekly taster sessions of max 2hrs each.

This event encompasses the following:

This is open to Non-Members and Members. These have been funded and are limited so please ensure when booked your child is able to attend.

Parents must register here for the free sessions: Details are provided on the Event as to requirements for each session.

Get OnBoard - Improver Sessions 1-6

These sessions are for Members only who can sail. Stage 1 upwards.

Friday evening 18:00 - 20:00

From ddmm for 6 Weeks:

Contact Sheela for more information on the assignment of Club dinghies to enable participation. email: sail@cayc.co.uk

The Calendar will have session dates listed for May/June and July/August.

Members can keep an eye on What's App CAYC on the Water and our Club Facebook for updates. The Public will see dates and programmes published on @CAYCWhitehead Facebook and Instagram and our Website.

Last updated 13:48 on 7 January 2026