Martlets is the training scheme for Juniors, run at the sailing club. The goal of Martlets is to instil in children the basic skills and confidence to allow them enjoy sailing, safely and confidently.

It is open to all Juniors who, at the start of the season, are in school year 2 or above. There is no upper age limit, however, the fact that the scheme is run in Optimists tends to limit participation to children up to around the age of 10 or 11. While children sail Optimists up to age 15, older / larger children are likely to find learning in an Optimist a little cramped!

The training is run using the RYA syllabus, with qualified RYA instructors, and children are eligible for RYA certificates at the end of the course. Because we use external, paid, instructors there is a charge for the courses, which is calculated to cover the cost of hiring the instructors.

The Martlets training starts in April and runs for 12 weeks in the safety and security of the Mill Pond. There is also a summer training week, and when tides allow, a training week in the May half term holiday, both of which are held in the harbour.

For full information on the range of Martlets training courses, click here

All updates and news about Martlets and Junior activities will be announced via the ESC email newsletter, so please ensure you are signed up to receive emails.

If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me.


 




Michael Allen
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