Youth Squad (2026) » Youth Race
This is for Cadets who have completed their Start Racing, Club Racing or AI qualifications. You will be expected to be pretty independent, competing in the days racing. Where possible, you will be given a brief on the race course and starting procedure for the day before being set off and will have the chance to have a debrief afterwards. Please note: while some guidance is given and patrol boats are out covering the race, parents/guardians remain responsible for their children throughout.
We recommend arriving at the club 1 and a half to 2 hours before the main race start time, aiming to be on the water around 30 minutes before the start.
For full details: https://ndyc.org/sailing/youth-squad-1
Bookable from 3 weeks before session (see booking form). Bookings will close on the Friday before the session (to allow time for planning)
Please make sure that you have joined the NDYC Youth Squad WhatsApp group for any updates or last minute information - email youth@ndyc.org to be added
Please note that the club have updated their policies, including parental supervision - see https://ndyc.org/club/policies. Please make sure you and your young sailor have read the policies before the Youth Squad session, filled in the Parental Consent form where appropriate, and uploaded it to the qualifications section of your young sailor's NDYC account.
Last updated 8:12pm on 6 January 2026