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Home » Junior sailing

JUNIOR SAILING

Mengeham aims to develop a passion for dinghy sailing in our youngsters which will lead to a lifelong love of the water.

We have a very active junior contingent at the club.  Children begin their sailing journey in the safe and sheltered water directly in front of the clubhouse – with a focus on having fun and learning the basic skills.  As they progress, there are opportunities to sail on West Mud and eventually racing in and around Chichester harbour.

Junior Programme so far 2019

Progression is supported through:

  • RYA Youth Training Scheme courses (see training)
  • Parent led practice sessions – these are run on a volunteer basis so we are keen to have family member’s young and old helping us out
  • Class/race specific coaching
  • Shooting Stars race series
  • Harbour Explorers cruising days
  • Junior Race Week in August for those aged between 7 and 18

A range of club owned boats, that can be hired for a small fee, supports their developmental pathway.  Available boats are:

  • 3 x RS Teras
  • 3 x RS Fevas
  • 3 x Laser 2000s
  • 2 x Lasers 4.7 and Radial rigs
  • A Wayfarer
  • An RS 400.

We look forward to seeing you on the water!

The Jeremy Strugnell Fund

The Jeremy Strugnell Fund is founded on a legacy left to the Club by the late Jeremy Strugnell for the purposes of furthering the sailing experience of young club members.

The fund is administered by the Club’s vice presidents and is supported by donations or legacies from individuals and businesses, and the proceeds of particular events; it is also credited annually with subscriptions of cadet members.

Jeremy himself was instrumental in developing training at the Club in the 1970s, and accordingly most of the funds are applied in the provision of boats for training, although individual awards are also made.

Anyone interested in supporting the work of the Fund in any way should contact the Club’s President or Training Principal.

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  • Honda RIB Challenge

    9:00 AM-12:00 PM
    02/02/2019
    Training

    http://mengeham.org.uk/wp/event/honda-rib-challenge/

    Calling all Juniors…

    After coming so close last year with George missing out on the Finals by tenths of a second, Paul Taylor and the RIB section are starting practise sessions for all Juniors interested in learning to drive a RIB. There are two age categories, 8-12 and 13-16 and each session is designed to teach juniors to drive a timed course around a set of marks – the fastest time wins. The slalom buoys are set 12.5m apart so that skill and control, and not just speed, are the most important factors.

    Come and have a go…contact Paul Taylor

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  • Frozen Toes 3

    10:30 AM-12:00 PM
    03/02/2019

    http://mengeham.org.uk/wp/event/frozen-toes-3/

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  • RYA Powerboat 2 course

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    09/02/2019-10/02/2019
    Training

    http://mengeham.org.uk/wp/event/rya-powerboat-2-course/

    RYA Powerboat 2 – Cost £50.
    Take your first steps on driving a RIB. PB2 is the nationally accepted qualification to demonstrate competence in driving a RIB and the qualification required to drive the club RIBs.
    Assumed knowledge: None. May be preceded by Level 1 Start Power boating
    Duration: 2 days, 10am to 5pm each day
    Minimum age: 12 years old. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate
    Course content:Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard
    What to bring: You will need a passport sized photo for your certificate; life jacket & wet weather clothing; sandwich lunch (tea and coffee available)

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  • RYA Powerboat 2 course

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    10/02/2019-10/02/2019
    Training

    http://mengeham.org.uk/wp/event/rya-powerboat-2-course/

    RYA Powerboat 2 – Cost £50.
    Take your first steps on driving a RIB. PB2 is the nationally accepted qualification to demonstrate competence in driving a RIB and the qualification required to drive the club RIBs.
    Assumed knowledge: None. May be preceded by Level 1 Start Power boating
    Duration: 2 days, 10am to 5pm each day
    Minimum age: 12 years old. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued with an endorsed certificate
    Course content:Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard
    What to bring: You will need a passport sized photo for your certificate; life jacket & wet weather clothing; sandwich lunch (tea and coffee available)

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  • Junior Honda RIB Challenge practice

    9:30 AM-12:30 PM
    17/02/2019
    Junior team

    http://mengeham.org.uk/wp/event/junior-honda-rib-challenge-practice/

    Start at 9.30 and finish at about 12.30.

    Paul Taylor and the RIB section are starting practise sessions for all Juniors interested in learning to drive a RIB. There are two age categories, 8-12 and 13-16 and each session is designed to teach juniors to drive a timed course around a set of marks – the fastest time wins. The slalom buoys are set 12.5m apart so that skill and control, and not just speed, are the most important factors.

    Come and have a go…contact Paul Taylor

  • Frozen Toes 4

    10:00 AM-12:00 PM
    17/02/2019

    http://mengeham.org.uk/wp/event/frozen-toes-4/

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  • RYA Safety Boat course

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    23/02/2019-24/02/2019
    Training

    http://mengeham.org.uk/wp/event/rya-powerboat-2-course-3/

    RYA Safety Boat Course- Cost £40
    For those who have done PB2 and want to build confidence when on Safety Boat duty. Course includes preparation, boat handling, dinghy and water users rescue, towing, end-of-day procedures and communication.
    Assumed knowledge:Power boat 2 plus some experience
    Duration:2 days; 10am to 5pm each day
    Minimum age: 16 years old.
    What to bring: Life jacket & wet weather clothing; sandwich lunch (tea and coffee available)

  • Social – Six Nations Quiz Night

    7:30 PM-10:00 PM
    23/02/2019
    Social Committee

    http://mengeham.org.uk/wp/event/social/

    We will have the bar open from 4.30pm to watch the England -v- Wales game before the quiz.

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  • RYA Safety Boat course

    10:00 AM-5:00 PM
    24/02/2019-24/02/2019
    Training

    http://mengeham.org.uk/wp/event/rya-powerboat-2-course-3/

    RYA Safety Boat Course- Cost £40
    For those who have done PB2 and want to build confidence when on Safety Boat duty. Course includes preparation, boat handling, dinghy and water users rescue, towing, end-of-day procedures and communication.
    Assumed knowledge:Power boat 2 plus some experience
    Duration:2 days; 10am to 5pm each day
    Minimum age: 16 years old.
    What to bring: Life jacket & wet weather clothing; sandwich lunch (tea and coffee available)

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