Junior & Youth Courses in Scotland
Cumbrae offers excellent courses for young enthusiasts, from absolute beginners to the more experienced, wishing to improve their skills.
We follow the RYA Youth Sailing scheme, which offers continuation and progression for beginners and for young sailors with previous certificates or experience. These are very popular courses so book early to avoid disappointment.
For safety reasons, we will not accept children under 9 years old by the start of the course. Please see page 8 for family courses which cater for younger children.
Family special offer Additional family members booked onto any junior or youth courses will receive a 10% discount. Please mention when booking
4 for the price of 3 offer, "Press Gang Promotion" 4 people booking onto the same junior or youth course through a single transaction will receive this 25% discount. Please mention when booking.
The above 2 offers cannot be combined.
Making a Booking If you are interested in making a booking for any of our courses please telephone the centre on 01475 530 757. We are currently developing an online booking system to work with this website . Please give us a call to either book or discuss any of our courses. We can also be contacted by email We look forward to hearing from you
Junior 5 day Adventure Course
Age 9 - 14
An exciting week of water activities for children, including dinghy sailing, kayaking, powerboating and windsurfing. It’s great fun and activities will be selected for prevailing weather conditions to maximise enjoyment. No previous experience necessary.
Non Residential Only £250*
- 09 Apr '12 - 13 Apr '12
Residential and *Non Residential £350 / *£250
- 09 Jul '12 - 13 Jul '12
- 30 Jul '12 - 03 Aug '12
Junior 5 Day Paddlepower and Windsurfing
Age 9 - 14
This great course teaches the FUNdementals of paddlesports and windsurfing. Splitting the time between these two great activities on the course allows you to progress and achieve success in both sports while having a great time.
Non Residential Only £250*
- 09 Apr '12 - 13 Apr '12
- 06 Aug '12 - 10 Aug '12
Residential and *Non Residential £350 / *£250
- 16 Jul '12 - 20 Jul '12
Junior 5 Day Dinghy Sailing RYA Stages 1 - 4
Age 9 - 14
These brilliant courses are suitable for beginners, RYA stage 1, up to stage 3 (stage 4 can be covered during the course). Children can learn to sail or improve their skills in a safe environment under our excellent instruction. These are our most popular courses.
- Recommended reading :
- RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Dinghy Sailing
- RYA Start Sailing – Beginners Handbook
Non residential only £250
- 09 Apr '12 - 13 Apr '12
- 06 Aug '12 - 10 Aug '12
Residential / and *Non Residential £350 / *£250
- 09 Jul '12 - 13 Jul '12
- 16 Jul '12 - 20 Jul '12
- 30 Jul '12 - 03 Aug '12
Junior 5 Day Dinghy Sailing RYA Stages 4+
Age 9 - 14
Fun and progression are the aims of these higher level courses. Course content will be tailored to suit requirements of the individual, with knowledge and skills improved through practical sessions in a variety of boats.
- Recommended reading :
- RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Dinghy Sailing
- RYA Dinghy Sailing – Advanced Handbook
Non Residential Only £250
- 09 Apr '12 - 13 Apr '12
- 06 Aug '12 - 10 Aug '12
Residential and *Non Residential £350 / *£250
- 09 Jul '12 - 13 Jul '12
- 16 Jul '12 - 20 Jul '12
- 30 Jul '12 - 03 Aug '12
Junior 2 Day Paddlepower Passport
Age 9 - 14
This course for young people teaches the FUNdementals of paddlesports. A chance to discover all the enjoyment that paddling a canoe or kayak can offer. The Paddlepower passport, part of the British Canoe Union scheme, has four progressive levels that encourage young paddlers.
Residential price can be offered on enquiry
Non Residential £80
- 05 May '12 - 06 May '12
- 21 Jul '12 - 22 Jul '12
- 18 Aug '12 - 19 Aug '12
Junior 2 Day Windsurfing
Age 9 - 14
A course to get youngsters started on the water, using kids’ rigs and equipment to help them progress quickly and have fun.
- Recommended reading :
- RYA Youth Windsurfing Scheme Syllabus and Logbook
- Additional reading :
- RYA Start Windsurfing
- RYA Intermediate Windsurfing
- RYA Advanced windsurfing
Non Residential £80
- 14 Apr '12 - 15 Apr '12
- 02 Jun '12 - 03 Jun '12
- 14 Jul '12 - 15 Jul '12
- 02 Aug '12 - 03 Aug '12
Junior 2 Day Dinghy Sailing All Levels
Age 9 - 14
Two days of dinghy sailing where our Instructors will ensure maximum and enjoyment, fun and learning, suitable for beginners and experienced sailors. This course is about maximising time on the water.
Non Residential £80
- 19 May '12 - 20 May '12
- 02 Jun '12 - 03 Jun '12
- 18 Aug '12 - 19 Aug '12
Junior Saturday Morning Watersports Club
Age 9 - 14
Running every Saturday morning, 0845 – 1215, these half-day clubs offer great fun on the water for youngsters. Activities are based on the weather on the day with the intention of maximising fun afloat.Transport available from and to Largs Yacht Haven, with pick up and drop off as session times. Sessions must be booked and paid for by the block in advance.
Block 1 £80
- 02 Jun '12
- 09 Jun '12
- 16 Jun '12
- 23 Jun '12
- 30 Jun '12
Block 2 £80
- 11 Aug '12 -
- 18 Aug '12 -
- 25 Aug '12 -
- 01 Sep '12 -
- 08 Sep '12 -
Youth 5 Day Adventure Course
Age 14+
An exciting week of water activities, including dinghy sailing, kayaking, powerboating and windsurfing. It’s great fun and activities will be selected for prevailing weather conditions to maximise enjoyment. Fantastic fun and no previous experience necessary.
Residential and *Non residential £350 / *£250
- 02 Apr '12 - 06 Apr '12
- 23 Jul '12 - 27 Jul '12
Youth 5 Day Paddlepower and Windsurfing
Age 14+
This course teaches the FUNdementals of paddlesports and windsurfing. Splitting the time between these two great activities on the course allows you to progress and achieve success in both sports while having a great time.
Residential and *Non Residential £350 / *£250
- 02 Apr '12 - 06 Apr '12
- 23 Jul '12 - 27 Jul '12
Youth 5 Day Dinghy Sailing RYA Stages 1 - 4
Age 14+
A chance to learn with others of the same age group while working towards RYA certificates. Some sailing will be in boats with instructors, progressing to singlehanded boats. Suitable for beginners up to RYA stage 4 ability.
- Recommended reading :
- RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Dinghy Sailing
- RYA Start Sailing – Beginners Handbook
Residential and *Non Residential £350 / *£250
- 02 Apr '12 - 06 Apr '12
- 23 Jul '12 - 27 Jul '12
- 11 Aug '12 - 15 Aug '12
Youth 5 Day Dinghy Sailing Advanced RYA Stage 4
Age 14+
This course aims to challenge current abilities and improve skills. It’s an exciting week of guaranteed progression and quality instruction, with the opportunity to sail in different boats. Specific aims can be discussed with instructors including working towards RYA certificates. For competent sailors.
- Recommended reading :
- RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Dinghy Sailing
- RYA Start Sailing – Beginners Handbook
Residential and *Non Residential £350 / *£250
- 02 Apr '12 - 06 Apr '12
- 23 Jul '12 - 27 Jul '12
- 11 Aug '12 - 15 Aug '12
Youth 2 Day Paddlepower
Age 14+
This course for young people teaches the FUNdementals of paddlesports. A chance to discover all the enjoyment that paddling a canoe or kayak can offer. The Paddlepower passport, part of the British Canoe Union scheme, has four progressive levels that encourage young paddlers. Non residential
Non Residential £80
- 07 Apr '12 - 08 Apr '12
- 30 Jun '12 - 01 Jul '12
- 25 Aug '12 - 26 Aug '12
Youth 2 Day Windsurfing
Age 14+
A course to get young people started on the water, using suitrable sized rigs and equipment to help them progress quickly and have fun. Non residential
Non Residential £80
- 14 Apr '12 - 15 Apr '12
- 02 Jun '12 - 03 Jun '12
- 14 Jul '12 - 15 Jul '12
- 02 Aug '12 - 03 Aug '12
Youth 2 Day Dinghy Sailing All Levels
Age 14+
Two days of dinghy sailing where our Instructors will ensure maximum and enjoyment, fun and learning, suitable for beginners and experienced sailors. This course is about maximising time on the water.
Non Residential £80
- 05 May '12 - 06 May '12
- 09 Jun '12 - 10 Jun '12
- 25 Aug '12 - 26 Aug '12
