Social Sailing » Learn to Race - Summer 1
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NEW FOR 2026
Take your sailing to the next level with our new weekday race training programme for adults.
Following on from the very successful social sailing sessions, these new regular Monday sessions are for all club sailors. The sessions are run by Melvyn Cooper with a relaxed and supportive emphasis on learning how to race and developing your racing skills. For those new to racing, the aim is to develop your boat handling and sailing knowledge to the point where you feel confident enough to start club racing. For those more experienced racers its an opportunity for some coached practice and to hone your skills in a friendly relaxed environment. Club boats will be available if you don't have your own boat to race.
The sessions are for intermediate to advanced level sailors. You'll need to have knowledge and experience of sailing and the ability to rig, launch and sail unaided in moderate conditions. The coaching includes a strong emphasis on boat handling, starting techniques and racing tactics. These essential racing components will equip sailors with the strategies and competence required to race confidently.
Highlights of the programme:
- Start line timing and acceleration techniques.
- Starting techniques: position, speed, slippage, space, timing.
- Understanding the first beat: tell tales, clear air, covering.
- Windward mark and leeward mark rounding.
- Developing boat handling skills in lighter and stronger winds.
- Learning about race strategy.
- Tactical manoeuvres during races.
- Downwind speed: reaching and running techniques.
- Understanding racing rules.
This race coaching is not solely about acquiring racing skills. It is equally focused on building sailors' confidence, nurturing new friendships, and cultivating a lasting passion for sailing within the supportive community at Bosham Sailing Club.
2026 sessions: The season is split into three blocks, with each block bookable separately.
Spring (3 sessions): 20 Apr 11:30-15:30, 4 May 12:30-16:30, 18 May 10:30-14:30- Summer (3 sessions): 1 Jun 10:00-14:00, 15 Jun 09:30-13:30, 2 Jul 11:00-15:00
- Autumn (4 sessions): 31 Aug 12:30-16:30, 14 Sep 11:00-15:00, 28 Sep 11:00-15:00, 12 Oct 11:00-15:00
Cost: Members only.
- Summer block: £130
- Summer and Autumn blocks: £250
- Autumn block: £160
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Last updated 9:23pm on 22 January 2026
