Coaching
RYA Start Racing course
Level: Intermediate
An introduction to the delicate art of racing, allowing you to improve at club racing unlocking a new level of enjoyment in the sport.
RYA Club Racing course
Level: Advanced
2 day course designed to develop your racing skills further and explore racing strategies around the course.
Youth Squad Training
Level: Intermediate
Join our Youth Squad training programme with coaching on alternate Sundays throughout the year.
Aimed at anyone aged 9+ with some racing experience who's keen to develop their racing skills and progress into faster boats. This year we're aiming for the squad to attend local regional events and the NSSA's National Youth regatta.
Runs monthly on Sundays from 9:30 to ~15:30
Coordination is through the BLYM Squad WhatsApp group, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be added.
Racing Refresher Day
Level: All
23/03/2024
Eager to get into racing after your start racing course, perhaps a little nervous or anxious? Then this is the course for you. This refresher day is all about giving you the confidence to get on the start line and stay with the fleet. Covering basic start and upwind strategy and rules we aim to build your confidence to join us for weekly racing.
Racing Development Day
Level: Intermediate
14/04/2024
Keen to continue develop your racing skills and knowledge, join us for a day of coaching from National Laser & Firefly sailor Stuart Hudson.
Weekly Racing
Spring Series
Level: RYA Stage 3/Level 2
Join us for weekly racing on Sunday mornings 11:00-13:00, open to everyone with a RYA Stage 3/Level 2 due to the colder months
Club open from 09:00, sailors must be rigged and ready for race briefing at 10:45.
Coordination is through the BLYM Racing WhatsApp group, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be included.
Summer Series
Level: All
Weekly racing open to all abilities on Wednesday Evenings throughout Summer, come and give racing a go whether you're a long time attendee or new to racing!
Details to be announced after the Spring series has been completed. Coordination is through the BLYM Racing WhatsApp group, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be included.
Regattas
Broadwater Laser Super Cup 2024
Level: Intermediate
06/04/2024
A friendly day regatta at Broadwater Sailing Club (Harefield) comprising of 6 races throughout the day with a break for lunch & socialising.
Thames Valley Circuit - Island Barn 2024
Level: Intermediate
06/07/2024
Day regatta at Island Barn Sailing Club 2024
Thames Valley Circuit - Welsh Harp 2024
Level: Intermediate
20/07/2024
Day regatta at Welsh Harp Sailing Club 2024
NSSA - National Youth Regatta 2024
Level: Intermediate
21/07/2024 - 26/07/2024
A week of sailing and camping at Bassenthwaite Sailing Club in the Lake District, competing at the National Schools Sailing Association's annual National Youth Regatta.
Thames Valley Circuit - Wembley SC 2024
Level: Intermediate
01/09/2024
Day regatta at Wembley Sailing Club 2024
WHSA Tribord Youth Regatta 2024
Level: Intermediate
Date TBC
The Welsh Harp Sailing Association's Youth Regatta 2024
