For details of our regular weekly and RYA holiday courses for juniors please go to the CHILDREN’S PAGE.

DINGHY TRAINING & LASER COACHING

We offer a variety of dingy training options to suit your level and your time constraints. For beginners we run regular sessions on Thursday evenings. Non-members are welcome to attend up to two Thursday session tasters before joining as members (see below).
Saturday morning Plain Sailing is the place for more competent sailors, at RYA level 2 and beyond. We also run Saturday Coached Racing sessions aimed at our regular racers.

For a more intensive approach, and for those who would like to get RYA certifications, we run 2 day weekend and 5 day weekday RYA level 1&2 courses. These are not included in the membership fee, but there is a discount for members.

See below for further details of all our adult dinghy training or

• click to book Dinghy Sailing Courses (Adults)

REGULAR DINGHY TRAINING

Thursday Evening Tasters (non-members)

Thursday evening tasters run from April to August and pre-booking is essential via: Welsh Harp Sailing Club: Adults: Learn to sail

• prior experience: none needed
• open to: non-members (up to 2 sessions)

These sessions provide a relaxed opportunity for non-members to get out on the water in the same boat as an instructor. Whether you are new to sailing, have had your first taste on holiday or are returning to it after a break, this is the session for you. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes and there are typically 2 trainees in the boat with one instructor.  After your sail, join us in the clubhouse for a reasonably priced wholesome meal. The bar will be open and there will be plenty of people willing to answer your questions so that you can get a sense of what the club is about.

Thursday evening members training runs from April - August and pre-booking is essential vis this link: Welsh Harp Sailing Club: Adults: Learn to sail.

• prior experience: none needed
• open to: members
• cost: free

Open to all members, this is a great opportunity to really start working on your basic skills to help you get up to a good level of confidence and competence. Sessions last approximately 45 minutes and there are typically 2 trainees in the boat with one instructor. Each session is personalised to your needs, the aim being to help you work towards getting “checked out”. Once you’ve been checked-out, you can join in other training sessions or take out club boats free of charge.
After your sail there is a reasonably priced wholesome meal in the clubhouse and the bar is open. Club “check out” is just a little way beyond RYA Level 2 standard.

Autumn Saturday Race Training Series             

WHSC is now running race training for the following classes Cadet Class; ILCA/Laser Class; GP14 Class.   This is primararily for Juniors and race beginners.  The events are subject to:

WHSC Saturday Autumn Race Training Series NOR (Notice of Race), and

WHSC Saturday Autumn Race Training Series SAILING INSTRUCTIONS

Saturday morning Laser Coaching (for members)   

Come practice and learn to further your techniques in Laser Sailing. Saturday mornings coaching is offered by club members to club members and safety boat cover is provided. The coaches are on hand to help with any issues, rigging or technique you might have then they will put you through all the elements of Laser Sailing with an emphasis to get you racing and joining our Saturday afternoon fleet racing after lunch (bring your own).

It's a friendly and encouraging group aimed at those with some proficiency in single handed dinghies already but also aimed at those who want to transition from a two hander to a single-handed boat.

Saturdays 10am-12pm

• Prior experience: WHSC check-out / approx. RYA level 2

• Open to: Members only. 

• Cost: Free
• No booking necessary though join the Laser Whatsapp group to keep up to date.

Please enquire by email here.

Saturday morning members training runs from April - October and is a drop in, so no booking is necessary. Please sign in on arrival in the South Clubhouse.

This is a chance for more competent sailors to hone their skills and start working on some race techniques whilst receiving copious amounts of positive encouragement. Those interested in double handers will pair with another in a GP14, and for single handers there are Lasers.

10.00am - 12.00

• prior experience: approaching WHSC check-out / approx. RYA level 2
• open to: members
• cost: free 

 For opportunities for Sailability - sailing for people with disabilities - see Sailability.

INSTRUCTORS, POWER BOAT, SAFETY BOAT & FIRST AID

We are a club entirely run by volunteers and we support and encourage all our members to get as much training as they can in these areas. If you are interested in becoming an RYA recognised instructor or benefitting from the subsidised RYA power boat level 2, RYA safety boat and RYA first aid courses provided by our friends on The Harp please contact Advanced Thursday Training

WINDSURFING

Free Training Sessions for Members -

If you are new to the sport, looking to brush up on your skills or enjoy windsurfing with others under the reassurance of safety cover, the Thursday evening sessions are the perfect place to start. They are designed to help you reach the necessary skill level to use the Club's or your Windsurfing equipment during non-organised times.

Session Details:

• When: Thursdays, usually from mid-May to the end of August. Arrive at 6pm and be changed, on beach and ready by 6:30pm until Sunset. As equipment is shared, your session may be shorter if we are particularly busy.
• Who Can Join: Open to members who have taken two Windsurfing Tasters, adults from Beginner level and juniors (16+) who are able to windsurf. Juniors must be accompanied at all times by a windsurfing parent/guardian.
• Equipment: We provide Windsurf kit and buoyancy aids. Club Windsurfing wetsuits are available during supervised training. Footwear must be worn at all times. You will need to bring windsurfing boots or old trainers that will get wet, swimwear and a towel.
• Focus: Getting you to a level where you can be Checked Out to Windsurf on your own.

Junior Participation

We are happy to welcome juniors aged 16 and above to our training sessions. However, please note:

• We do not Instruct Juniors under 16 years.
• Under 16s must have windsurfing experience and will only be considered at the discretion of a Senior Instructor. To discuss this further please email windsurfing@welshharpsailingclub.org

RYA Courses and Clinics for Members

We occasionally offer RYA-certified courses and special clinics at additional cost. Depending on demand and instructor availability, these will be scheduled on weekends.

How to Get Involved

We offer two Taster sessions to non-members to try out the Club, the Tasters run alongside the Thursday evening Training sessions and need to be Booked in advance.

The Member’s Training sessions are not booked. Turn up as often as you like and introduce yourself to the Senior Instructor on duty, who will guide you with appropriate training and allocate your kit. Beginners should aim to attend their 3rd and 4th sessions directly after the Tasters since each session builds on the previous one.

For further details, please visit our Windsurfing page.