West Oxfordshire Sailing Club upcoming events

RYA Level 1 & 2 Adult Learn to Sail Course, 4 days over 2 weekends (11/07/2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Adult course (age 16+) or 14+ with parent: RYA Level 1 & 2

This course is 4 days, run over two weekends, 11 - 12th July, and 18th - 19th July 2026.

Times: Adult weekend courses start at 09:30 prompt on the water (can arrive from 09:00) and finish about 17:00.

Location: The club premises can be found at the end of an access road off the B4449 Stanton Harcourt to Hardwick road near Hardwick in Oxfordshire. The nearest Postcode for Sat Nav users is: OX29 5AG. This is Beard Mill Farm near the entrance to our track. Or see web site - http://www.wosc.org.uk/Map.

Fees: Training is free, but there is an admin charge of £50 to cover expenses. You will need to pay this fee in order to book (see additional information for cancellation policy).

Instructor:student ratios: These meet RYA requirements at a minimum, but there are usually more Instructors than this.

Boats: Training may be in single handed boats: Hartley 12, Laser, Topper, or double handed boats (Firefly, Wayfarer). Own boats can be used if agreed by the Senior Instructor in advance and you will need to have proof of insurance.

Booking conditions

You must commit to come for all the sessions on the course. You must have your own buoyancy aid and sailing clothing.

By registering for this course you are confirming that you agree with the booking conditions, available at: Sailing School

In booking any training course as a participant or parent/guardian of a participant, I declare that the participant:

1. Is able to swim 50 metres.

2. Agrees to abide by the West Oxfordshire Sailing Club rules and understands that insurance against personal accident and loss or damage to personal property is the responsibility of the participant.

3. That to the best of my knowledge, the participant does not suffer from epilepsy, disability, giddy spells, asthma, diabetes, angina, or other heart condition, and is fit to participate in the course or that I have declared any issues before booking a course to the Sailing School (sailingschoool@wosc.org.uk).

Note that a medical condition does not necessarily prevent participation in the course, but the Senior Instructor and supervising Instructors need to be aware of any medical problems for your safety.

4. Has read and agrees to the Code of Conduct for the WOSC Sailing School.

5. Has read and understands the RYA general guidance on the risk of Weil's disease when taking part in water-based sports found here: Leptospirosis and Weil's Disease

Youth RYA Stage 1, 2 & 3 Learn to Sail Course (11/07/2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT

RYA youth course for beginners aged 8 up to 18 years.

A parent/guardian MUST stay at the club at all times.

Times: Courses start at 09:30 prompt on the water (can arrive from 09:00) and finish about 17:00 and take place over two consecutive Saturdays.

Fees: Training is free, but donations to the Martin Gibson Junior sailing fund are welcomed - please post in an envelope marked MGJSF through brass letterbox behind the bar.

Instructor:student ratios: These meet RYA requirements at a minimum, but there are usually more Instructors than this.

Boats: Training may be in single handed boats (Topper) or double handed boats (Optimist). Own boats can be used if agreed by the Senior Instructor in advance and you will need to have proof of insurance.

Booking conditions

You must commit to come for all the sessions on the course.

By registering for this course you are confirming that you agree with the booking conditions, available at: Sailing School

In booking any training course as a participant or parent/guardian of a participant, I declare that the participant:

1. Is able to swim 50 metres.

Note that a medical condition does not necessarily prevent participation in the course, but the Senior Instructor and supervising Instructors need to be aware of any medical problems for your safety.

4. Has read and agrees to the Code of Conduct for the WOSC Sailing School.

5. Has read and understands the RYA general guidance on the risk of Weil's disease when taking part in water-based sports found here: Leptospirosis and Weil's Disease

RYA Level 1 & 2 Adult Learn to Sail Course, 4 days over 2 weekends (18/07/2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Adult course (age 16+) or 14+ with parent: RYA Level 1 & 2

This course is 4 days, run over two weekends, 11 - 12th July, and 18th - 19th July 2026.

Times: Adult weekend courses start at 09:30 prompt on the water (can arrive from 09:00) and finish about 17:00.

Fees: Training is free, but there is an admin charge of £50 to cover expenses. You will need to pay this fee in order to book (see additional information for cancellation policy).

Instructor:student ratios: These meet RYA requirements at a minimum, but there are usually more Instructors than this.

Booking conditions

You must commit to come for all the sessions on the course. You must have your own buoyancy aid and sailing clothing.

By registering for this course you are confirming that you agree with the booking conditions, available at: Sailing School

In booking any training course as a participant or parent/guardian of a participant, I declare that the participant:

1. Is able to swim 50 metres.

Note that a medical condition does not necessarily prevent participation in the course, but the Senior Instructor and supervising Instructors need to be aware of any medical problems for your safety.

4. Has read and agrees to the Code of Conduct for the WOSC Sailing School.

5. Has read and understands the RYA general guidance on the risk of Weil's disease when taking part in water-based sports found here: Leptospirosis and Weil's Disease

Youth RYA Stage 1, 2 & 3 Learn to Sail Course (18/07/2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT

RYA youth course for beginners aged 8 up to 18 years.

A parent/guardian MUST stay at the club at all times.

Times: Courses start at 09:30 prompt on the water (can arrive from 09:00) and finish about 17:00 and take place over two consecutive Saturdays.

Fees: Training is free, but donations to the Martin Gibson Junior sailing fund are welcomed - please post in an envelope marked MGJSF through brass letterbox behind the bar.

Instructor:student ratios: These meet RYA requirements at a minimum, but there are usually more Instructors than this.

Booking conditions

You must commit to come for all the sessions on the course.

By registering for this course you are confirming that you agree with the booking conditions, available at: Sailing School

In booking any training course as a participant or parent/guardian of a participant, I declare that the participant:

1. Is able to swim 50 metres.

Note that a medical condition does not necessarily prevent participation in the course, but the Senior Instructor and supervising Instructors need to be aware of any medical problems for your safety.

4. Has read and agrees to the Code of Conduct for the WOSC Sailing School.

5. Has read and understands the RYA general guidance on the risk of Weil's disease when taking part in water-based sports found here: Leptospirosis and Weil's Disease

Junior Sailing Week 2026 (17/08/2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

APPLICATION

Junior Sailing Week 2026 Ages 8-18

Registration opens Saturday, 13th June at 12:00 and closes on Saturday 4th July at 16:00.

We will confirm places by Saturday, 18th July.

Preference is given to children who have not previously attended JSW, but sign up quickly as spaces go quickly. There are 39 places available.

These sessions are open to WOSC members ONLY. Any friends/family that are not included in your family membership would be a safety and a safeguarding issue and we could lose our RYA accredited training status and there will no more training for anyone!

If you have temporary guardianship of a child (such as fostering) then please contact the training secretary training@wosc.org.uk to discuss options for inclusion.

IMPORTANT:

JSW is every day for a whole working week.

A parent/guardian MUST stay at the club at all times.

Please only apply if you can come every day. Please do not come if you have not signed up.

Your child will need a buoyancy aid designed for sailing that fits them. Please do not use adult buoyancy aids or those for other sports.

Long hair MUST be tied back, closed toed secure shoes MUST be worn.

Parents are requested to undertake one duty per family over the week, to support WOSC.

JSW is free, but donations to WOSC's junior sailing fund are welcome. The JSF provides grants to our junior and youth sailors to further their sailing careers.

If there are special circumstances relating to health or family arrangements that limit your ability to participate, or need changes to the above, please contact the Sailing School Admin to discuss. We always do our best to get everyone on the water.

By registering you are confirming that you have read and agree to the booking conditions available here: Sailing School

Please notify the Sailing School Admin of any medical issues, allergies or additional needs as the Instructors will need to know.

Start time is 12:30pm, and runs on till 16:30-ish.

CAMPING:

If you are offered a place then you can book camping on the events calendar; you'll be sent details of how to do this.

Note: You will need to sign in at each session so that we have an emergency telephone number for you and for attendance records. You will need to be present to sign your child out at the end of the day.

No sailing experience necessary.

Juniors will be split into ability groups.

For more info contact: training@wosc.org.uk

Youth RYA Stage 4 Sail Course (19/09/2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT

RYA youth course for beginners aged up to 18 years.

A parent/guardian MUST stay at the club at all times.

Times: Courses start at 09:30 prompt on the water (can arrive from 09:00) and finish about 17:00 and take place over two consecutive Saturdays.

Fees: Training is free, but donations to the Martin Gibson Junior sailing fund are welcomed - please post in an envelope marked MGJSF through brass letterbox behind the bar.

Instructor:student ratios: These meet RYA requirements at a minimum, but there are usually more Instructors than this.

Booking conditions

You must commit to come for all the sessions on the course.

By registering for this course you are confirming that you agree with the booking conditions, available at: Sailing School

In booking any training course as a participant or parent/guardian of a participant, I declare that the participant:

1. Is able to swim 50 metres.

Note that a medical condition does not necessarily prevent participation in the course, but the Senior Instructor and supervising Instructors need to be aware of any medical problems for your safety.

4. Has read and agrees to the Code of Conduct for the WOSC Sailing School.

5. Has read and understands the RYA general guidance on the risk of Weil's disease when taking part in water-based sports found here: Leptospirosis and Weil's Disease

RYA Adult Level 3 (Better Sailing) (19/09/2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Adult course (age 16+) or 14+ with parent: RYA Level 3

Times: Adult weekend courses start at 09:30 prompt on the water (can arrive from 09:00) and finish about 17:00.

Fees: Training is free, but there is an admin charge of £50 to cover expenses. You will need to pay this fee in order to book (see additional information for cancellation policy).

Instructor:student ratios: These meet RYA requirements at a minimum, but there are usually more Instructors than this.

Booking conditions

You must commit to come for all the sessions on the course. You must have your own buoyancy aid and sailing clothing.

By registering for this course you are confirming that you agree with the booking conditions, available at: Sailing School

In booking any training course as a participant or parent/guardian of a participant, I declare that the participant:

1. Is able to swim 50 metres.

Note that a medical condition does not necessarily prevent participation in the course, but the Senior Instructor and supervising Instructors need to be aware of any medical problems for your safety.

4. Has read and agrees to the Code of Conduct for the WOSC Sailing School.

5. Has read and understands the RYA general guidance on the risk of Weil's disease when taking part in water-based sports found here: Leptospirosis and Weil's Disease

Youth RYA Stage 4 Sail Course (26/09/2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT

RYA youth course for beginners aged up to 18 years.

A parent/guardian MUST stay at the club at all times.

Times: Courses start at 09:30 prompt on the water (can arrive from 09:00) and finish about 17:00 and take place over two consecutive Saturdays.

Fees: Training is free, but donations to the Martin Gibson Junior sailing fund are welcomed - please post in an envelope marked MGJSF through brass letterbox behind the bar.

Instructor:student ratios: These meet RYA requirements at a minimum, but there are usually more Instructors than this.

Booking conditions

You must commit to come for all the sessions on the course.

By registering for this course you are confirming that you agree with the booking conditions, available at: Sailing School

In booking any training course as a participant or parent/guardian of a participant, I declare that the participant:

1. Is able to swim 50 metres.

Note that a medical condition does not necessarily prevent participation in the course, but the Senior Instructor and supervising Instructors need to be aware of any medical problems for your safety.

4. Has read and agrees to the Code of Conduct for the WOSC Sailing School.

5. Has read and understands the RYA general guidance on the risk of Weil's disease when taking part in water-based sports found here: Leptospirosis and Weil's Disease

RYA Adult Level 3 (Better Sailing) (26/09/2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:30:00 GMT

Adult course (age 16+) or 14+ with parent: RYA Level 3

Times: Adult weekend courses start at 09:30 prompt on the water (can arrive from 09:00) and finish about 17:00.

Fees: Training is free, but there is an admin charge of £50 to cover expenses. You will need to pay this fee in order to book (see additional information for cancellation policy).

Instructor:student ratios: These meet RYA requirements at a minimum, but there are usually more Instructors than this.

Booking conditions

You must commit to come for all the sessions on the course. You must have your own buoyancy aid and sailing clothing.

By registering for this course you are confirming that you agree with the booking conditions, available at: Sailing School

In booking any training course as a participant or parent/guardian of a participant, I declare that the participant:

1. Is able to swim 50 metres.

Note that a medical condition does not necessarily prevent participation in the course, but the Senior Instructor and supervising Instructors need to be aware of any medical problems for your safety.

4. Has read and agrees to the Code of Conduct for the WOSC Sailing School.

5. Has read and understands the RYA general guidance on the risk of Weil's disease when taking part in water-based sports found here: Leptospirosis and Weil's Disease