Wilsonian Sailing Club, Hoo, Kent

Training at WSC

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

National Dinghy Sailing Scheme

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

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 course 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 Principle.