YOUTH AND JUNIOR
OUR YOUTH AND JUNIOR DIVISION IS AMONG THE LARGEST OF ANY YACHT CLUB
Junior and Youth sailing and powerboating
Getting young people afloat in any form is one of our key objectives as a yacht club and has been for many years.
We aim to provide opportunities for young people to enjoy sailing and motor boats, learning new skills, meeting new friends and for some, reaching the pinnacle of the sport of sailing.
Whilst racing is not all we do, so far 17 RLymYC juniors have made it to compete at The Olympics, with scores of others competing at National and International levels.
years of excellence
sailing events a year
new members annually
cruising awards won
British Youth Sailing and RYA Training Centre
Recognised by British Youth Sailing and with a registered RYA Training Centre, RLymYC runs a large number of courses and routes for learning throughout the year.
Opportunities include RYA Stages 1 to 4, RYA Powerboat Level 2, First Aid, VHF Radio and more. We offer RYA Assistant Instructor and RYA Dinghy Instructor qualifications which set up young people with lifelong accredited skills.
Our Community Junior and Youth Sailing Initiative
Join our esteemed Wednesday Junior Sailing program, a beloved tradition spanning over three decades. Led by dedicated volunteers, our weekly sessions between April and September offer children aged 8-17 a chance to embrace seamanship and sailing skills. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embark on a journey of discovery!
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Head Coach - Hugh Styles
The club has a dedicated Head Coach, Hugh Styles, previously British Sailing Team's coach of the year in 2019. Hugh has coached at all levels, including the Olympics with the British Sailing Team for both the foiling Nacra 17 and Laser Radial classes. He brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and enthusiasm to the role.
Other on the water Activities
Consent and Safety Documents
Junior Consent Form
Adult Helper Consent Form
Health and Safety
Child Protection and Safeguarding
We believe that sailing and powerboating should be enjoyable and safe experiences. We are dedicated to safeguarding children and young people, ensuring they feel safe and are treated with respect. If you ever feel unhappy, worried, or unsafe, or if you have concerns about someone's behavior towards you or others, there are resources available to help. For confidential advice, you or your parents/carers can contact our Child Welfare Contact, Maria Shannon, at membership@rlymyc.org.uk, or refer to our "Safe and Fun" poster for more information.
COMMUNITY YOUTH PROGRAMME
Our unique Wednesday Junior Sailing (WJS) programme has run for over 40 years throughout April to September. WJS offers 8-17 year olds, members or non-members, the opportunity to learn lifelong skills on and around the water.
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hear what our members say
“Great night last night in particular the junior supper was a huge hit. Lots of great feedback on the lasagna, a good-sized portion, tasted delicious and well presented. Please can you pass on to the chef and his team!”
“On 3rd August we held our Red Fox Annual General Meeting and Annual Dinner at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club. The whole event was a great success. Within days of appointing a new chef you produced an excellent menu for the dinner and arranged facilities for our AGM. You and your staff were always very efficient and friendly, and it all made for a very enjoyable evening. We showed our appreciation by doubling the normal gratuity.”
“We had an excellent Sunday lunch. Please warmly congratulate Darren, your new chef!”
“On behalf of myself and my family, we just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone involved in my father’s wake on Friday. It was utterly perfect, and I truly think he would have loved it. Please pass on our thanks to the lovely staff and yourself who made it run so smoothly. The weather was simply stunning, and the drinks went down a little too nicely!”
“The Burns Night was brilliant! Many thanks to yourself and the team for doing a huge amount of work to make it a great success! Everything was perfect!”
“I thought I would drop you a line to say 4 of us had very delicious sandwiches at the Club on Friday lunchtime. They were perfect for what we required – having popped into the Club for a glass of wine and a quick bite to eat.”
