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Guernsey Sailing Trust

Summer Holiday Courses

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  • Summer Wk 1: Mon 21st - Thurs 24th July AM
     July 21, 2025 - July 24, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 1: Mon 21st - Thurs 24th July PM
     July 21, 2025 - July 24, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 2: Mon 28th - Thurs 31st July AM
     July 28, 2025 - July 31, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 2: Mon 28th - Thurs 31st July PM
     July 28, 2025 - July 31, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 3: Mon 4th - Thurs 7th Aug AM
     August 4, 2025 - August 7, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 3: Mon 4th - Thurs 7th Aug PM
     August 4, 2025 - August 7, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 4: Mon 11th - Thurs 14th Aug AM
     August 11, 2025 - August 14, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 4: Mon 11th - Thurs 14th Aug PM
     August 11, 2025 - August 14, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 5: Mon 18th - Thurs 21st Aug AM
     August 18, 2025 - August 21, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 5: Mon 18th - Thurs 21st Aug PM
     August 18, 2025 - August 21, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 6: Tue 26th - Fri 29th Aug AM
     August 26, 2025 - August 29, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Oct 1/2 Term: Mon 27th - Thurs 30th Oct
     October 27, 2025 - October 30, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 6: Tue 26th - Fri 29th Aug PM
     August 26, 2025 - August 29, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Oppies on the Pond courses are suitable for beginners and improvers. Taught on the Model Yacht Pond by instructors in waders, these courses are fun and allow progression for sailors of all abilities. When there is a mixed ability in the group, it will be split into smaller groups to allow each sailor to progress at the right level for their sailing and age.


  • Summer Wk 1: Mon 21st - Thurs 24th July AM
     July 21, 2025 - July 24, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 1: Mon 21st - Thurs 24th July PM
     July 21, 2025 - July 24, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 2: Mon 28th - Thurs 31st July AM
     July 28, 2025 - July 31, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 2: Mon 28th - Thurs 31st July PM
     July 28, 2025 - July 31, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 3: Mon 4th - Thurs 7th Aug AM
     August 4, 2025 - August 7, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 3: Mon 4th - Thurs 7th Aug PM
     August 4, 2025 - August 7, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 4: Mon 11th - Thurs 14th Aug AM
     August 11, 2025 - August 14, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 4: Mon 11th - Thurs 14th Aug PM
     August 11, 2025 - August 14, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 5: Mon 18th - Thurs 21st Aug AM
     August 18, 2025 - August 21, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 5: Mon 18th - Thurs 21st Aug PM
     August 18, 2025 - August 21, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 6: Tue 26th - Fri 29th Aug AM
     August 26, 2025 - August 29, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 6: Tue 26th - Fri 29th Aug PM
     August 26, 2025 - August 29, 2025
     1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

The Oppies on the Pond courses are suitable for beginners and improvers. Taught on the Model Yacht Pond by instructors in waders, these courses are fun and allow progression for sailors of all abilities. When there is a mixed ability in the group, it will be split into smaller groups to allow each sailor to progress at the right level for their sailing and age.


  • Summer Wk 1: Mon 21st - Thurs 24th July AM
     July 21, 2025 - July 24, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 2: Mon 28th - Thurs 31st July AM
     July 28, 2025 - July 31, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 3: Mon 4th - Thurs 7th Aug AM
     August 4, 2025 - August 7, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 4: Mon 11th - Thurs 14th Aug PM
     August 11, 2025 - August 14, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 5: Mon 18th - Thurs 21st Aug AM
     August 18, 2025 - August 21, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 6: Tue 26th - Fri 29th Aug AM
     August 26, 2025 - August 29, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Beginner Dinghy Sailing courses designed for older children to learn to sail.  Sailors will be taken, at their own pace, through the RYA Youth Scheme Stages 1 and 2.


  • Summer Wk 1: Stage 3 & 4 - Mon 21st - Thurs 24th July
     July 21, 2025 - July 24, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 2: Stage 3 - Mon 28th - Thurs 31st July
     July 28, 2025 - July 31, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 3: Stage 3 - Mon 4th - Thurs 7th Aug
     August 4, 2025 - August 7, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 4: Stage 4 - Mon 11th - Thurs 14th Aug
     August 11, 2025 - August 14, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 5: Stage 3 - Mon 18th - Thurs 21st Aug
     August 18, 2025 - August 21, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 5: Stage 4 - Mon 18th - Thurs 21st Aug
     August 18, 2025 - August 21, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 6: Stage 3 & 4 - Tue 26th - Fri 29th Aug
     August 26, 2025 - August 29, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Improver Sailing Courses are for those already with experience sailing and a chance to hone their skills. These full day courses will take place in a range of sailing dinghies on the sea. The Improver Dinghy Sailing courses are designed for sailors with minimum experience of RYA Stage 2 or equivalent.


  • Summer Wk 2: Mon 28th - Thurs 31st July
     July 28, 2025 - July 31, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

For sailors aged 10-17 who hold RYA stage 4 We have a fantastic coastal location and sailing area, this course will allow you to explore this as well as develop your passage planning and decision making skills for small boat cruising. Basic pilotage and dealing with windy conditions are also covered. The courses are all (more…)


  • Summer Wk 3: Mon 4th - Thurs 7th Aug
     August 4, 2025 - August 7, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 6: Tue 26th - Fri 29th Aug
     August 26, 2025 - August 29, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

For sailors aged 10-17 and hold RYA stage 4 Seamanship skills will help you learn skills a step beyond Stage 4. During this course you will polish and test your skills and learn to resolve problems afloat. The course will give you a solid foundation for the future and enable you to become much more (more…)


  • Summer Wk 3: Mon 4th - Thurs 7th Aug
     August 4, 2025 - August 7, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Summer Wk 4: Mon 11th - Thurs 14th Aug
     August 11, 2025 - August 14, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

For a taste of everything and a whole lot of fun too! These days are fun filled with your chance to try activities and practice skills such as dinghy sailing, keelboat sailing, raft building, and powerboating (all weather dependent). The courses are all day, running from 9am til 4pm. Island Families discount is available for (more…)


  • Summer Wk 4: Mon 11th - Thurs 14th Aug
     August 11, 2025 - August 14, 2025
     9:00 am - 4:00 pm

For sailors aged 10-17 who hold RYA stage 4 A fun and thrilling syllabus which packs in the most enjoyment of all the RYA courses. Everything you need to know to sail modern three-sail boats. The courses are all day from 9am til 4pm. Island Families discount is available for these courses!  Please email info@sailingtrust.org.gg (more…)

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