Youth Improvers Sailing Camp
The Improver Camp builds on learning in the beginners camp, with the sailors aiming for their RYA stage 3 and State Racing of the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme. These camps are an excellent opportunity to get out on the water and get a lot of sailing in.
Mon 25 May
25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
25 May 2026 - 29 May 2026
5 days, 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Ely Harbour
- Ferry Road Cardiff
- Cardiff
- CF11 0JL
- United Kingdom
Mon 20 Jul
20 July 2026 - 24 July 2026
20 July 2026 - 24 July 2026
5 days, 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Ely Harbour
- Ferry Road Cardiff
- Cardiff
- CF11 0JL
- United Kingdom
Mon 27 Jul
27 July 2026 - 31 July 2026
27 July 2026 - 31 July 2026
5 days, 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Ely Harbour
- Ferry Road Cardiff
- Cardiff
- CF11 0JL
- United Kingdom
Mon 17 Aug
17 August 2026 - 21 August 2026
17 August 2026 - 21 August 2026
5 days, 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Ely Harbour
- Ferry Road Cardiff
- Cardiff
- CF11 0JL
- United Kingdom
Mon 24 Aug
24 August 2026 - 28 August 2026
24 August 2026 - 28 August 2026
5 days, 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Ely Harbour
- Ferry Road Cardiff
- Cardiff
- CF11 0JL
- United Kingdom
Mon 26 Oct
26 October 2026 - 30 October 2026
26 October 2026 - 30 October 2026
5 days, 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Ely Harbour
- Ferry Road Cardiff
- Cardiff
- CF11 0JL
- United Kingdom
Description
The Improver Camp builds on learning in the beginners camp, with the sailors aiming for their RYA stage 3 and State Racing of the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme. These camps are an excellent opportunity to get out on the water and get a lot of sailing in.
Course Content
Aiming to complete the RYA Stage 3 and RYA Start Racing courses.
- Stage 3: Improved rigging, sailing theory, launching and recovery. Building confidence in a range of sailing techniques on all points of sail and capsize recovery
- Start Racing: All the skills required to start club racing, including basic start sequences and timing; improved tacking and gybing, using the 5 essentials to best effect and having a basic understanding of the racing rules
Instructor to Student ratio
1 Instructor to 6 Students
Minimum Age
8 Years ld
Prerequisites
RYA Stage 2 certificate
What to bring
- RYA Logbook
- Towel
- Spare clothes
- Lunch
- Wetsuit boots/ old shoes
Consider bringing
- Wetsuit
- Raincoat/Waterproofs
- Any sailing kit you already own
- Sunglasses, Sun hat, Sunscreen, Water bottle
- Warm hat, Extra layers
What we provide
- Wetsuit (small range of sizes available)
- Waterproof trousers and coat
- Buoyancy aid
