Coaching Programmes

Pathway

Aldeburgh Yacht Club is a recognised British Sailing Pathway Club, supporting young sailors and their racing endeavours.

Created by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), the British Youth and Junior Sailing Pathway has long been a foundation for success for aspiring sailors. The Pathway Club programme underpins the Pathway’s “Racing for Life” initiative, aiming to make racing fun, develop strong sailing fundamentals, and foster a lifelong love of the sport.

It’s a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying and developing clubs across the UK to become centres of excellence for junior racing, offering affordable, high-quality sailing and coaching close to home for junior racers.

By becoming a British Sailing Pathway Club, Aldeburgh Yacht Club joins a network committed to creating fun and accessible racing communities where young sailors can develop fundamental skills and feel part of a team.

As a British Sailing Pathway Club, Aldeburgh Yacht Club will continue to enhance its training programmes, collaborate closely with the RYA, and support young sailors in their journey towards higher levels of competition. The club is excited about the opportunities this status brings and is committed to developing an active junior community that fosters a lifelong love of sailing.

Sunday Coaching (Youth Sailing)

Sunday morning Youth Sailing kicked off in April and will continue every week at AYC.

We’re now an RYA Pathway Club – this means that junior sailing will be running right through for the next 9 months, so there’s loads to get involved in!

We’ll have an experienced coach leading Sunday sessions this year, while keeping the same fun, friendly and inclusive vibe we all enjoy.

Key Info:

Open to under 18s with RYA Stage 3+
No boat? You can hire one from the Club
Be ready (rigged & changed) for a *10:45 briefing*
On the water at *11:00 sharp*
Back ashore around *12:30* for a quick debrief
If weather’s not sailable, we’ll let you know in good time
Bring plenty of warm kit (gloves, wetsuits, dry clothes!) & a racing watch

There will be a poll each week on the WhatsApp group so you can sign up. If you’d like to be added to the WhatsApp group, please email office@aldeburghyc.org.uk

Junior Sailing

Junior Sailing will run for 5 weeks, Monday to Friday, in the Summer. All weeks will include a variety of activities to suit all. This is open to all junior members who are able to handle their boat up to a force 3 wind and have RYA Stage 3 and above.

Please come down for registration at 10:00, all days start at 10:30 so make sure to be rigged up and ready to go by then!

2026 Junior Sailing Dates	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Week 1: 13th – 17th July	Race Day	Fun Day	Race Day	Fun Day	Race Day
Week 2: 20th – 24th July	Race Day	Fun Day	Race Day	Fun Day	Race Day
Week 3: 27th – 31st July	Race Day	Fun Day	Race Day	Fun Day	Race Day
Week 4: 3rd – 7th August	Race Day	Fun Day	Race Day	Fun Day	Race Day
Week 5: 10th – 14th August	Race Day	Fun Day	Race Day	Fun Day	Race Day

Follow @aldeburghyouthsailing on Instagram where news of your junior instructors and plans for the programme will be posted.