Our Youth Groups

Neptune Youth Group runs sailing programmes for young people from the local area, the group meets 3 nights a week and a number of other events are held throughout the year. The group aims to help young people develop their sailing skills in a safe and fun environment with qualified RYA qualified instructors.

Minimum Age: 10½

JAWs is a youth water sports groups that runs kayaking, canoeing, sailing & power boating sessions on a Wednesday evening during the season for young people from the local area. The group kayak / canoe every week and sail and / or powerboat when the tides allow. The group operates from Deben Water Sports Centre by the Model Boat Pond in Woodbridge.

Minimum Age: 10½

Availability
Due to the popularity of these groups there may be a waiting list for prospective members.

Other Youth Groups

Based at Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club, sail training is offered for young peoples aged between 11 and 18. Within the framework of the RYA training schemes dinghy sail training, powerboat training and race training for young people is provided in a great location using a wide range of dinghies and powerboats.

Minimum Age: 11

The junior sailing evening started last year for the first time, to encourage more of our young members onto the water during the week. It takes place on a Tuesday evening from 18:00 onwards and all members from 8 to 18 are welcome. In 2009 the club is due to start on the 21st April 2009. The cost per person for the evening is £4 per child. No previous sailing experience is necessary. At the end of each block of weeks we will be having a BBQ for both parents and children. We aim to have 3 blocks of 5/6 weeks throughout the coming seasonIf you would like any more information on the club then you can visit the club website.

Ages: 8-18

A friendly voluntary canoe and kayak club which has a thriving junior section and welcomes all new comers both young and old. The club operate from Nicholas Everitt Park in Oulton Broad and they primarily paddle on the Broads but also have a number of trips to other venues.

Minimum Age: 10

Young People Afloat (YPA) teaches dinghy sailing at Lackford Sailing Base every Wednesday evening starting in May and ending in September. This is a youth group for young people between the ages of 9 and 18, and is an Royal Yachting Association recognised teaching centre. All the instructors and safety boat drivers are RYA qualified. Members are only enrolled at the beginning of the season and due to the group’s popularity, there is often a waiting list for membership. If you are interested and would like your child to join, then please visit the website for further details and complete the online application form.

Ages: 9-18

Availability
Due to the popularity of these groups there may be a waiting list for prospective members.

Volunteering

All of these groups are run by volunteers and they always welcome adults who are keen to get involved. Many of the groups can help to support you to gain further experience and nationally recognised qualifications. So if you can spare a few hours on a regular basis then please do not hesitate to contact the nearest group to you.

North Suffolk

Oulton Broad
Lowestoft

South Suffolk

Deben Centre
Woodbridge

Neptune Centre Woolvestone