Sailors attend residential and non-residential camps where they get quality coaching from RYA Cymru Wales coaches and develop skills such as; independence, in depth knowledge about how the boat and sail work, psychology and physiology support and help setting a programme.
Applications for Welsh Squad places will be open in September. Please ensure you have a read of the 2021-2022 Squad Selection Policy in the link at the bottom of the page.
Age |
10-15 years (class specific- see Squad Selection Policy |
Days |
5-6 Weekends |
Travel and Events |
Training takes place in North, South and West Wales. Sailors are encouraged to attend Welsh events, class ranking events, squad indicator events and to spend as much time on the water as possible outside organised training. Sailors will be offered event support by RYA Cymru Wales coaches at Welsh and class ranking events |
Cost |
The RYA Cymru Wales Junior Squad programme is heavily subsidised by Sport Wales, however, a contribution is required from sailors towards both the squad training sessions and event support. |
Different types of boats & boards sailed in Wales
RYA Cymru Wales Squad Selection Policy
Squad Selection PolicyEquipment Provision
RYA Cymru Wales Equipment Provision