Summer Holiday Week 3 – 3rd – 7th August 2026

Are you looking for something for the children to do over the summer holidays? Why not book them onto one of our courses?

Summer courses at Rickmansworth Sailing Club for Summer 2026

HOAC is once again running its summer programme of Sailing and Kayaking however due to not having a permanent location we will be running a vastly reduced range and number of summer courses like last year.

Kayaking (8-18 years mornings / afternoon)

This course is suitable for complete beginners and kayakers who already hold awards. The syllabus covers the basic kayaking strokes and gets them comfortable going forwards, backwards and safely capsizing. We will try and progress the kayaker through the PaddleUK awards.

Please highlight your current level in the information box as groups will be allocated according to your ability and age.

Dates

Daily, weeks 3 (3rd – 7th August)

Times

10am-1pm for 8-18years

2pm-5pm for 8-18years

Costs

£150 for five half days

Sailing (8-18 years mornings / afternoon)

This course is suitable for complete beginners and sailors who already hold awards. Learn the basics of sailing in a fun and safe You’ll practice sailing skills through hands-on exercises and games, all while improving your technique. Please note 8- 10 year olds will sail RS Tera’s and 11 – 18 year olds will sail Laser Pico’s.

Please highlight your child’s current level in the notes to staff box, as groups will be allocated according to ability and age.

If booking for full day we may switch the activities around to best suit the group (age and ability.) If booking with friends please add this to the notes to staff box.

Dates

Daily, weeks 3 (3rd – 7th August)

Times

10am-1pm for 8-18years

2pm-5pm for 8-18years

Costs

£150 for five half days

Extended Hours:

We are open and ready to welcome participants as early as 9AM and will remain open until 6PM for pick-up at no extra cost. Feel free to drop off your child before the sessions start and pick them up after the day’s activities. Morning only courses to be collected by 1.30pm. Afternoon only can be dropped off from 1.30pm.

If you need to drop off earlier then 9AM we will be able to accommodate a number of children from 8.30AM if booked and paid for in advance. £5 per session.

Take me to Summer Holidays:

Week 1  20th – 24th July

Week 2  27th  – 31st July

Week 3  3rd – 7th August

Week 4  10th – 14th August

Week 5  17th – 21st August

Week 6  24th – 28th August

If courses are full, it is worth checking a few days later as we may be able to extend some courses or drop us an email: admin@hoac.net