Training

HSC is a RYA Recognised Training Centre and we have a vibrant training section providing both on-the-water and shore-based RYA courses. These courses are usually run using our own RYA-qualified instructors and are aimed at HSC members, however temporary membership is usually an option for short courses.
Dates and Details for 2025 Courses
Members looking for a course that isn’t listed should contact the Training Principal, Susan Miskelly, to discuss, via Contact Us.
Course Descriptions
Junior Training:
Junior training, for children between the ages of 8 and 15, takes place on Monday and Tuesday evenings (5.30-8pm) during the summer and autumn terms. Juniors attend on one evening a week and these sessions follow the RYA Youth Dinghy Sailing Scheme, RYA Advanced Modules or RYA Racing Modules.
There is currently a waiting list for junior training. To be added to the waiting list, please email us. Members will be given priority.
Junior Summer Week:
Each year in the school summer holidays we run a summer week. This week is not all about working towards certificates (although we do that too!), we also play lots of games, have a fun regatta and a sail-away day with a picnic lunch. This week is usually in high demand and members will be given priority.
Powerboat Training:
RYA Powerboat Level 2 Courses – this 2-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed by a competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. Min Age 12.
RYA Safety Boat Courses - This is a 2-day course providing the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities. Min Age 16.
Shore-based Training:
RYA First Aid Courses - A one-day course covering all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective
RYA Marine Radio SRC Course and Exam - The Short-Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel. Min Age 16.