Helensburgh Sailing Club's Summer of Sailing 2026! 

Open to members and non-members

 

Recreational Sailing 

Mondays 6-9pm (6th, 13th, 20th, 27th July),

Fridays 2-5pm (10th, 17th, 24th July)

We will be running recreational sailing sessions throughout July - these sessions provide safety cover on the water for those who can already sail, but who would like the added comfort of a safety boat nearby.

You can use your own boat, or one of the club's dinghies:

Feva - double handed boat suitable for one adult, one child or two older children (age 13+)

Pico - single or double handed boat suitable for children or one adult, one child

Laser2000 - family-sized boat suitable for up to two adults, 2 children.  Minimum 1 adult, 1 child

Sailqube (Optimist) - the best boat for younger children - suitable for one or two smaller children (age 9-12 approx)

The minimum sailing ability required is RYA Level 1 (for adults) or RYA Stage 2 (for children under 16) or equivalent ability.  This means that you should be able to rig a boat, launch and recover the boat and right a capsize by yourself as no instruction is provided at these sessions.  A safety boat will be on the water and the session will be supervised by an RYA Senior Instructor.  You will need to have your own personal sailing kit including buoyancy aid, wetsuit, suitable footwear, waterproof jacket/spray top.  The RYA Senior Instructor will have the final decision on whether the weather is suitable for the session and may impose a higher ability requirement according to conditions.  The session may be cut short if the weather deteriorates.  A one-off free registration will be required for each sailor.  To register, please click here.  Booking in advance will be required for each session to ensure we have appropriate safety cover for the number of boats/people attending.  Please note that an adult must remain on site if their child (under 12) is sailing.  For older children a phone number must be provided on the registration form that is valid for the duration of the session. To book, or for any questions, please email training.  All payments must be made by BACS in advance of the session - details will be provided on booking.

Cost - Members:

Own Boat - single handed £5

Own Boat - double handed £10 (N.B both sailors will need to complete the registration form)

Club boat - single handed £10

Club boat - double handed £18 (N.B both sailors will need to complete the registration form)

Cost - Non-Members:

Own Boat - single handed £15

Own Boat - double handed £30 (N.B both sailors will need to complete the registration form)

Club boat - single handed £30

Club boat - double handed £55 (N.B both sailors will need to complete the registration form)

If you would like to take part, please follow the steps below:

1. Complete a one-off registration form for each sailor here.

2. Book in for the session by emailing training.

3. Ensure you have the right personal sailing kit, including buoyancy aid (see details above on what is required).

4. Arrive for the session, rig your boat and enjoy your sail! **

**Club dinghies - please report any issues/breakages to the Senior Instructor

Any sessions that do not run will be refunded.  Any sessions cut short due to the weather conditions will not be refunded.

 

RYA Level 1 'Start Sailing' Course

13th/14th July, 9am - 5pm (age 16+)

An introduction to sailing dinghies for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision.  No previous experience required.

You will need to have your own sailing kit including buoyancy aid, wetsuit, suitable footwear and waterproof jacket/spray top.  

A packed lunch will be required.

Cost: £225 (members); £250 (non-members).

To book, or for any questions, please email training. 

 

RYA Stage 1 'Start Sailing' Course

20th/21st July, 9am - 5pm (age 8-15)

An introduction to the parts of the boat and the basic principles of how to get a boat sailing.  No previous experience required. 

You will need to have your own sailing kit including buoyancy aid, wetsuit, suitable footwear and waterproof jacket/spray top.  A limited number of children's buoyancy aids are available to borrow.  Please ask when booking.

A packed lunch will be required.

Cost: £225 (members);  £250 (non-members)

To book, or for any questions, please email training. 

 

Junior Summer Week 2026 FULLY BOOKED.

27th - 31st July; 9.30am -4.30pm (age 8-15)

Summer week is open to those in Stage 1-4.

 

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

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 Course 

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 Course

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.