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Sail Camp 2026

Mon 20th - Fri 24 July  ·  Ullswater Yacht Club
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AHOY PIRATES!

Sail Camp 2026

Get ready for a week packed full of sailing, sunshine, laughter and adventure!

Sail Camp 2026 runs from Sunday 19th July to Friday 24th July and is open to children aged 8-14 who are happy to camp on site for the week and take part in sailing training.

Campers can expect loads of fun on the water, plus evening games, activities and challenges to keep everyone busy once the boats are away. And let's not forget the food freshly cooked every day by our fantastic chef and kitchen team it's always a camper favourite!

Children are looked after on the water by our qualified sailing instructors and, off the water, by an amazing team of volunteers who stay on site with them all week. Every year we hear the same thing: "Best week ever!"

Cost

£230 per child
£65 boat hire (if needed)

Full payment is required at the time of booking.

The deadline to book is 5th July 2026.

Sail Camp Booking Instructions

To secure your child's place at Sail Camp 2026, please complete the booking form below:

Places are limited and will be allocated on a priority basis, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.

Before You Book A Few Important Things to Know

1. Who Can Come?
Sail Camp is mainly for members' children, who will be given priority when places are allocated. We usually have space for extended family members as well, such as grandchildren, and are happy to offer them places where possible.

2. Camping Life
Camping is all part of the adventure! Children will stay at the Club's campsite in small group tents (usually 3-4 children of a similar age).

It's a brilliant way to make new friends and feel part of the Club but please do consider carefully whether your child will be comfortable camping for a full week.

3. We Need You Too!
Sail Camp is run entirely by volunteers, and we can't do it without you.

For each child booked onto Sail Camp, parents/carers must commit to at least 12 hours of volunteering, completed across one 8-hour day (Monday-Thursday) during camp week.

Jobs might include:
Helping in the kitchen
Cleaning
Supervising the campsite

These roles are vital to making Sail Camp safe, smooth and fun for everyone, so please only book if you're able to help.

Evening & Night Watch Volunteers Needed
This year, we're looking for either two parents from different families or one couple to camp on site for the whole week and support us as Evening & Night Watch volunteers.

This role helps Sail Camp run smoothly once the boats are away. You'll be involved in:
Supporting evening activities
Helping settle the children and get them to bed
Keeping an eye on the campsite until everyone is settled
Being on call overnight, just in case you're needed

The good news? No early starts the next morning!

This role is a huge help to the Sail Camp team and plays an important part in keeping everyone safe, settled and happy overnight.

If you enjoy camping, are good with children, and would like to be at the heart of Sail Camp life, we'd love to hear from you.

If you feel this is something you can help with, please contact Jack Allen at

4. Campsite Rules
For safeguarding reasons, the campsite is exclusively for Sail Campers and Sail Camp volunteers during the week.

No other adults may stay on site, and this includes use of all facilities such as the bar and bar area.

What Happens Next?

Closer to the time, we'll be in touch with:
Kit and equipment lists
Detailed timings
Volunteering arrangements
Questions about dietary needs and camping preferences

To get a feel for what's in store, take a look at some of our favourite moments from Sail Camp 2025 and get in the mood for another amazing week on the water!

If you have any questions, please contact Jack Allan on jack.allan@ullswateryachtclub.org.uk for further information.

Tickets

Boat Hire member only
£65.00
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Available until 5 Jul 2026 23:59
member only
Youth Stage 1 member only
£230.00
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Available until 5 Jul 2026 23:59
member only

This is our starting point for young people who want to learn to sail. The course is taught by our RYA qualified instructors and is specially tailored to younger sailors. We will teach you the basics of how a boat sails and you will gain experience of steering and handling the boat in a safe environment. During this course we aim to maximise the time having fun on the water and building confidence. Our friendly instructors will be with you every step of the way, offering clear instruction, guidance and encouragement.

Youth Stage 2 member only
£230.00
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Available until 5 Jul 2026 23:59
member only

Following on from RYA Stage 1, this course is designed to give you further confidence and build on your Stage 1 skills. You will learn more about controlling the direction and speed of your boat and develop your competence in light and moderate wind conditions. Tuition takes place in single-handed boats under the supervision of an RYA, fully qualified instructor. Our friendly instructors will be with you every step of the way, offering clear guidance and encouragement in a safe and fun environment.

Youth Stage 3 member only
£230.00
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Available until 5 Jul 2026 23:59
member only

At UYC our Sailing School’s RYA Stage 3 course is designed to allow you to sail a small single-handed dinghy independently in any direction. Our RYA qualified instructors will teach you how to rig a dinghy correctly and how to launch and recover a boat. You will spend plenty of time on the water building on your previous knowledge and skills and learning how to sail in a greater variety of situations. We will introduce you to racing and teach you some of the techniques for making your boat sail faster. You will also learn more about using ropes and knots effectively

Stage 4 - Seamanship skills member only
£230.00
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Available until 5 Jul 2026 23:59
member only

Stage 4 – Seamanship skills. Will be a bit of a hybrid course, which will include sections from the seamanship syllabus stage four syllabus and also some race coaching.

Last updated 1:34pm on 3 May 2026

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