Sailing Summer Camp | Sailing | Senior School | Ryde School | Isle of Wight

SAILING SUMMER CAMP

Sailing Camp 2026
Sunday 5th July - Monday 13th July

Discover the Solent this summer at the spiritual home of British sailing. Our exclusive camp offers young sailors an exhilarating environment to improve their sailing skills and develop new skills that sailing in the Solent can provide.  Our carefully planned program ensures every pupil, from novice to seasoned sailor, gains confidence and develops expertise but also has fun! 

  • Comprehensive Maritime Experience: We bridge the gap between high-performance coaching and classic adventure.

  • Bespoke Instruction: Tailored programs for all levels, from novices to seasoned sailors.

  • Expert Development: Focused on building technical expertise, confidence, and character.

Programme Overview

This 8 day programme includes:

  • 2 days of keelboat coaching and sailing
  • 1 day of elite dinghy sailing coaching
  • 2 days of dinghy sailing and coaching with an overnight camp out
  • Tactical teaching day following competitors of the Round the Island yacht race in a rib
  • 2 days of beach and water park fun
  • Accomodation in our beautiful boarding house where many rooms have en-suite bathrooms
  • All airport transfers, accommodation, food, laundry and all sailing and activities included
  • All inclusive cost per person £2,000 

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Meet the Instructor Team
 

CHRIS GRUBE 

We are proud to have three-time Olympian Chris Grube as part of our sailing coaching team. OriginalImage,Chris Grube,General images,Original

A member of the British Sailing Team since 2004, Chris is one of the country's most experienced 470 sailors. He represented Team GB at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, achieving two highly credible fifth-place finishes. 

After a brief retirement, Chris returned to the sport to campaign for the Paris 2024 Olympics in the new mixed 470 class. His new partnership achieved immediate success, winning a silver medal at the 2024 World Championships and securing their spot at the Games. 

Chris brings a wealth of elite-level experience, tactical knowledge, and competitive passion to the Ryde School sailing programme. 
TED BLOWERS

We are delighted to have Ryde School alumnus Ted Blowers on our sailing coaching staff.OriginalImage,,,Original

Ted is one of the UK's top young keelboat sailors and a specialist in the highly tactical discipline of match racing. He is a three-time National Match Racing Champion and a two-time Etchells Youth European Champion.

After developing his skills in youth classes, Ted has established himself as a leading skipper on the international match racing circuit and a prominent competitor in the Cowes Etchells fleet.

As a former pupil, Ted credits his time at Ryde School with broadening his perspective on the sport. He now brings that passion and his elite competitive experience back to our sailors, offering invaluable insight into high-performance keelboat and match racing.
MARTIN EVANS

We are thrilled to have Martin Evans, a former British Sailing Team member, as part of our OriginalImage,,,Originalcoaching staff.

Martin campaigned in the highly competitive Laser class for five years, an Olympic pathway that saw him secure a UK National Championship win alongside several junior world and European medals.

Today, Martin is a leading figure in the world of high-performance foiling as the International Class Manager for the WASZP class, one of the fastest-growing and most exciting foiling dinghies in sailing. He brings a unique blend of classic tactical skill from his Olympic campaigning and cutting-edge knowledge from the modern foiling scene, offering our sailors an exceptional breadth of expertise.

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