Sailing is a key focus offered to all, from novice to advanced sailors. We participate in a wide range of racing formats and events at local, national and international levels. We take great pride in being one of the few schools in the country to offer sailing as part of the curriculum, allowing all pupils from Prep to Sixth form, beginner to elite, to experience and develop sailing.
We don't just develop great sailors; we develop confident and capable young people, shaped by the challenge and beauty of the Solent.
Through strategic partnerships with prominent organisations across the Island, we seek to maximise opportunities for our sailors and leverage our exceptional location at the heart of the UK's sailing community and ensure our students receive the highest level of instruction.
We work with partners across the Island to maximise opportunities for our sailing pupils, beginner and elite alike: Tackt-Isle, Royal Thames Yacht Club via Cowes, Sea View Yacht Club, and Tuesday night racing with the Island Sailing Club.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide an exceptional sports programme, encompassing a diverse range of opportunities suited to all ability levels. We strive for excellence, foster character and inspire a lifelong passion for sport, physical activitiy and health. We are proud of our island and we embrace its unique challenges to ensure our community can access and succeed in a wide range of sports at all levels.
From beginner to elite: Pathways of Excellence
Years 7 & 8
- In conjunction with thrational sports, sailing is incorporated into the weekly timetable during the Autumn and Summer terms.
- National competitions and regatta entries
- Swallows and Amazons trip for adventure/exploration sailing
Years 9 to Upper Sixth
- Year round sailing with specialist coaches within the weekly timetable
- Continuation of team racing in both training and national competitions
- Summer Term after school training
- Introduction to keelboat racing in the school's J70
- ILCA training for the elite squad
- International keelboat events (match racing and J70s)
Student Testimonial:
"Saling at Ryde School has been a big part of how I've grown. It has helped me become more confident and taught me how to lead and work with others. By facing different challenges on the water, I've learned how to stay calm under pressure and guide my teammates to success."
Professional Coaching Team
Chris Grube
3 x Olympian, 470 World Cahampionship Silver Medalist, J70 World Champion
Ted Blowers
3 x National match Racing Champion, 2 x Etchells Youth European Champion
Martin Evans
International Class Manager WAZP, former member of the British Sailing Team with UK National win
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