Training at WSC

Wilsonian SC is a RYA Recognised Training Centre and provides training in dinghy sailing and powerboating and is open to all members of the public.

National Dinghy Sailing Scheme - aimed at adults

  • Courses cover everything from start sailing for beginners through to seamanship, performance sailing and racing for those who already know the basics of dinghy sailing.
  • We typically programme in two courses each year.

Youth Sailing Scheme- for junior/youth members

  • A progressive scheme taking students from start sailing through to advanced racing skills and techniques
  • We also have Volvo RYA Champion Club status in recognition of our commitment to introducing our young members to dinghy racing and developing their sailing and racing skills
  • Junior training sessions are run monthly during the season
  • Junior Training Week at the end of August when a fun week of intensive sail training is given in a friendly atmosphere

Powerboat Scheme

  • Courses range from Level 1 introduction through to advanced boat handling and navigation.
  • Our main focus is on Level 2 and Safety Boat modules to ensure we have a pool of qualified drivers for our safety boats
  • The Club enters juniors/youths in the annual RYA Honda Rib Challenge with its final at the Southampton Boat Show

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

For more information on the training courses we run throughout the year, please click here to contact the Training Principal.

Hidden Month:   Title:   Notes
20100904 4th Sep Powerboat Level 2
20100911 11th Sep Junior Training
20100918 18th Sep Powerboat Level 2
20100925 25th Sep Junior Training
20101002 2nd Oct Safety Boat Course
20101009 9th Oct Safety Boat Course
20101023 23rd Oct KSSA Winter Training Junior training. Pre-register at www.kssa.co.uk
20101029 29th Oct Advanced Powerboat Course
20101030 30th Oct Advanced Powerboat Course
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