Barnt Green Sailing Club.   Junior Training General Information

2008 information will be uploaded from February 2008 onwards, please check back for updates periodically, Thank you.  Admin.  4/5/08. Coming soon, long awaited info. on K8's Crew. Kate Smith has been building a junior section website as a project, it is hopefully going to run within this main website and could be up and running within a few weeks.  Also, new junior photo's should be available soon.  K8's Crew page here  Remember, we can only upload what is sent to us, if you have any newsworthy snippets or pictures you would like to see on here, send them to Robin here.

(  For details and application form for the 2008 junior training sessions click   here )

(  Printable Application Form, click here  -  Opens a new window, close after use. )

Junior Training Webpage - scroll down for dates and prices of training sessions

Oppies approaching a mark (left) while kids in Pico's receive intensive instruction (right)

The club is very keen to ensure that it provides training for juniors, in a safe and fun environment. We are a recognised RYA Training Centre and RYA Volvo Champion Club. Our training is based on the RYA Young Sailors scheme syllabus, using qualified instructors, and takes place both on and off the water with regular debriefs.  These courses are for children aged 6 to 16 years and are open to both members and non-members. We try to ensure that we cater for a wide range of abilities, from complete beginners to sailors competing at national competitions. The club has a training fleet of Optimists, cadets and Pico’s so it is not essential that you have your own boat.

Junior Training Briefing outside the Clubhouse

The main training activities are 3 day events at the Easter and August Bank Holidays and then a series of Sunday Morning training sessions during late spring and the start of the summer. This Sunday Morning training, known as "K8's Crew", is designed to build on skills learnt at Easter Training and help children to gain in confidence be able to start joining in with club racing. The dates are published at the beginning of each year following the first committee meeting. (Run by Kate Hall and Kate Smith)  K8's Crew page here  The club also organises training for adults members at various times and details will be posted on the website when available.  The Adult/Senior training Co-ordinator is  Jess Baker  0121 447 9849.  Mobile 07734 649049   Email

 Optimist trainees preparing to set off.  A group already under instruction in the background

It is important that parents also start to learn what sailing is all about so we ask that someone with parental responsibility is always at the club during the training.

The Training Centre Principal is Mike Powell  : Email  Tel. 0121 445 2803

Mike Powell is also the Junior Training Co-ordinator

Off they go !

Easter Training held on 9th, 10th and 11th April. 

Report on Easter Training :  The weather was great for the three days of training this Easter, with light winds, sunny spells and generally warm. Forty four juniors had great fun sailing Optimists, Cadets, Pico’s and Lasers. Some learned the basics, others honed their racing skills, while parents relaxed in the sun. The instructors, headed by Senior Instructor James Hall, provided excellent tuition for six groups, including lots of games on the last day when the wind almost completely died!  Everyone enjoyed the atmosphere and facilities at the club, not in the least because the Galley provided breakfast and snacks throughout the day. There were eighteen non-member juniors attending, with some new members joining following the course. Thanks to everyone who contributed towards the success of the event.           Mike Powell.  Junior Sail Training Principal

 

A report on the August  Junior  Training held on 27th, 28th and 29th August.

The weather was mild for the three days of training this August, with light winds most of the time.  Twenty four juniors had great fun sailing. There were 3 groups – Optimists Beginners, Optimist Improvers and Cadets. Some learned the basics, others honed their racing skills, while parents relaxed.   The instructors, headed by Senior Instructor Jess Baker, provided excellent tuition which was appreciated by all. Many people taking part were not members and we hope that they will continue sailing and join the club.   Thanks to everyone who contributed towards the success of the event. - Mike Powell   To the right we see children training in the club simulator

 

(  For further details and application form for the 2008 junior training sessions click  here )

(  Printable Application Form, click here  -  Opens a new window, close after use. )

 

"K8's Crew"  -  the Sunday morning junior training sessions !  K8's Crew page here

 

 

Children in Oppies, Toppers and a Pico trying out their new skills

 

Details of  Expenses / Fees chart for training courses  HERE

 

Easter, Summer and August Training.

 

£45 for the three days plus £15 supplement for non members,   

(This £15 supplement is deductible from membership if you subsequently join the club in that year)

     

Sunday morning "K8's Crew" training.   £3 per session.  K8's Crew page here

(It is recommended that you attend at least six sessions)

 

Oppies and Cadets racing

 

Junior Helm Event 2006 was on Saturday 9th September...  More  (A report with pics.)

 

How many can you get in a Pico?

 

                          

Training Page 2 click HERE

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