Onboard Improvers Sailing — Saint Mary’s Island for 10–17s

SAINT MARY'S ISLAND BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Onboard Improvers Sailing — Saint Mary’s Island for 10–17s

A focused 2‑hour sailing session at Chatham Maritime Watersports Centre designed to help young sailors who have completed RYA Stage 2 develop new skills and try different boats and equipment.

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Onboard Improvers Sailing — Saint Mary’s Island for 10–17s.

Duration
2hrs
Location
Saint Mary's Island
Operator
Chatham Maritime Trust
Category
Boat Tour
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Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Set from the Chatham Maritime watersports centre, this Onboard Improvers Sailing session gives motivated young sailors a concentrated opportunity to build technique, try new boats and equipment, and gain confidence on the water in a supportive, coached environment.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SKILLWORK

Practical, progressive on‑water coaching

Sessions focus on developing sailing ability with hands‑on practice: coached drills and live practice that help young sailors consolidate skills they learned previously.

THE KIT

Try new boats and equipment

Participants get the chance to handle different boats and kit as part of learning new techniques and expanding their experience on the water.

THE AUDIENCE

Designed for RYA Stage 2 graduates aged 10–17

This session is aimed specifically at young sailors who have completed their RYA Stage 2 dinghy course and are ready to move on to improver‑level training.

What the day feels like

What the session feels like

Expect a short, focused progression: participants meet at the watersports centre, receive briefing and coaching, then spend the majority of the 2‑hour session practicing skills on the water and sampling different boats and equipment under supervision in a supportive learning environment.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who the session suits — and who it doesn’t.

1
RYA Stage 2 Junior Sailors (10–17)An ideal match: the session is designed for young sailors aged 10–17 who have completed RYA Stage 2 and want to progress their on‑water skills.
2
Developing young sailorsAppropriate for juniors ready to build confidence and try new boats and equipment under coaching.
3
Younger children (under 10) or older adultsNot targeted to participants outside the stated 10–17 age range; suitability is defined by the operator’s age policy.
4
Those without RYA Stage 2Not suitable until RYA Stage 2 is completed; the session assumes that baseline training has already been achieved.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The session lasts 2 hours; participants should arrive at the Chatham Maritime Watersports Centre for check‑in.

What to Bring

Refer to the operator’s guidance for required kit and recommended clothing; the operator will advise on what is provided and what participants must bring.

Operator & Eligibility

Run by Chatham Maritime Trust and designed for 10–17 year olds who have completed RYA Stage 2; confirm eligibility with the operator when booking.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the session?

The session duration is 2 hours.

Where do we meet?

Meet at the Chatham Maritime Watersports Centre (ME44QT) for check‑in and briefing.

Who is this session for?

Young sailors aged 10–17 who have completed their RYA Stage 2 dinghy course.

What will participants do during the session?

Participants develop sailing skills, try new boats and equipment, and receive coached on‑water practice in a supportive setting.

Who operates these sessions?

The sessions are run by Chatham Maritime Trust.