Junior Week
What is it?
Junior Week is the legendary fun sailing and activity week at FOSSC for sailors aged 10-18, held in the summer holidays. It's been running for decades, and all of the volunteer coaches who run it are Junior Week alumni themselves!
The week is led by a Senior Sailing Instructor, plus a team of volunteer coaches. Its a testament to the huge amount of fun that they come back each year to do it again!
"My daughters love Junior Week, it is the highlight of their year! They talk about it far more than any other activities or camps they do. Their personal confidence, self-reliance and problem solving skills have blossomed thanks to Junior Week." (Parent Feedback)
There's a theme, with fancy dress day…
(2024 was Tropical Week!)
…and lots and lots of games and activities giving the all-important opportunity to earn points for your team!
(2023 was Space!)
Other themes have been Superheroes, Movies, Pirates, Romans… You can read about Junior Week 2025 Here and Junior Week 2024 Here...
You can sign up for Junior Week HERE.
We have a big marquee and plenty of activities ready to go when the weather means we cant be on the water…
But obviously, we try to get outside as much as possible there are so many options! There's always lots of getting wet, and lots of smiles!
Some Capsizing! but with multiple safety boats on hand, keeping everyone safe.
There's loads of fun to be had, messing about on boats!
"I think junior week is a really fun week where you can both improve your sailing skills and make new friends." (Junior Feedback)
"This was my first junior week at this club and I really enjoyed it" (Junior Feedback)
And its not just fun for the juniors! Its free camping all week at the club for anyone who would like to, with 24hr access to the clubhouse showers and kitchen.
Many families stay for the week, and treat it as a holiday! We also have a BYO BBQ during the week where all members are invited.
To keep costs low, parents are allocated duty sessions as helpers and are asked to provide the all-important cakes!
In 2026 junior week costs £135 for members £175 for non-members for 5 days of fun, including their hoodie. Similar weeks elsewhere are £600+!
"One thing I've really noticed is that because they get to do some crazy stuff in Junior Week (who knew it was possible to sail a topper with 6 people on board!?) they learn they can handle a boat in situations far outside the norm… so when something goes slightly awry when sailing normally, they're much calmer and better prepared. They know they can handle whatever comes up, because they've had the opportunity to really test the boundaries, in a safe, fun, supportive environment!" (Parent Feedback)
Juniors do need to have a minimum competency level to take part so please get them signed up for the Spring Learn To Sail courses (they're really good value!) if this sounds like fun!!
You can read the Junior Week General Information sheet here.
