RYA Youth Racing Courses
Racing is an exciting and sociable way to develop your sailing skills.
From beginners, through to club racers and preparing for higher level competition, there is a course for you.
Overview of RYA Youth Racing courses
Start Racing
The fundamentals of getting off the start line and round the course
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Sailing and knowledge to at least the standard of the Level 2 course (Stage 3 for under 16s)
MINIMUM DURATION
2 days
MINIMUM AGE
None
COURSE CONTENT
All the skills required to start club racing, including how to maximise boat speed and outwit your opponents
ABILITY AFTER COURSE
Able to take part in club racing in good conditions
Intermediate Racing
Improve you racing technique and knowledge for racing at club level
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Some experience of racing at club level
MINIMUM DURATION
5 days
MINIMUM AGE
None
COURSE CONTENT
A programme that builds on your basic racing skills and helps you improve the key principles of starting, boat handling, boat speed, strategy and tactics
ABILITY AFTER COURSE
Core racing skills will have improved and improvement in your enjoyment and club results will follow
Advanced Racing
Developing skills in preparation for open meetings and higher competition
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Several seasons experience of racing at club level
MINIMUM DURATION
5 days
MINIMUM AGE
None
COURSE CONTENT
A predominantly practical course working on the key techniques and knowledge to enable you to take part in open meetings and regional competition
ABILITY AFTER COURSE
You will have developed your techniques and skills to enable you to confidently take part on higher level competition
Important Notes
Prior to attending one of our Youth Racing courses, it is important that you read our Training Course Essential Information guide
Upcoming Youth Courses and Racing
Jun 2026
Topper Performance Coaching by Dan McGaughey
Topper Performance Coaching by Dan McGaughey
Topper Performance Coaching by Dan McGaughey
Topper Performance Coaching by Dan McGaughey
Jul 2026
DSC Youth SUMMER CAMP / Introduction to Watersports 2026
