Training
Courses available throughout the year
An RYA Recognised Training Centre (RTC) available to everyone.
Our training courses are open to all Wilsonian SC members or members of other RYA affiliated clubs. For those that are not members, a reduced membership fee is sometimes available when signing up for a course.
National Dinghy Sailing Scheme aimed at adults
- Courses cover everything from starting to sail for beginners through to seamanship, performance sailing and racing for those who already know the basics of dinghy sailing.
- We typically attempt to programme in at least two courses each year.
Youth Sailing Scheme for juniors (under 18) and youths (18-25)
- A progressive scheme taking students from starting to sail through to advanced racing skills and techniques.
- Junior training sessions are run on most Saturday mornings as part of our Saturday Skimmers club.
- During the latter part of the school holidays, our Junior Week runs as a fun and intensive training sessions in a friendly atmosphere.
Powerboat Scheme (Level 1 & 2)
- Courses range from Level 1 introduction through to advanced boat handling and navigation.
- Previous years' events include our juniors and youths in entering the annual RYA Honda Rib Challenge with its final at the Southampton Boat Show.
Safety Boat and Safety Boat Refresher
- The focus on the Safety Boat course is to ensure that the club has a pool of qualified drivers for our safety boats.
- Additional components can include race management and race safety.
- Where required we also provide Safety Boat Refresher courses for those members that may not often undertake the Safety Boat duty.
First Aid
- Dependant on demand, we can provide First Aid training and often invite persons from outside the club to lower attendance costs.
Instructor Training
- The club runs courses to train dinghy instructors and race coaches on an ad hoc basis.
- The club supports the local Medway Sports Leadership training programme.
