Read our round up of FOSSC Junior Week 2025 – Nursery Rhymes & Fairy Tales – here!

See what happened at FOSSC Junior Week 2024 – Tropical Week – here!

 

You can sign up for Junior Week HERE.

What is it?

Junior Week is for sailors aged 10-18, held in the second week of the summer holidays.

Junior Week 2024 montage

The week is led by two Senior Sailing Instructors, plus a team of volunteer coaches, all of whom are Junior Week veterans themselves – it’s 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…

Junior Week 2024 montage

(2024 was Tropical Week!)

…and lots and lots of games and activities giving the all-important opportunity to earn points for your team!

Junior Week 2023 Scoreboard - Space

(2023 was Space!)

Other themes have been Superheroes, Movies, Pirates, Romans…

Marquee FOSSC Junior Week 2023 - Space

We have a big marquee and plenty of activities ready to go when the weather means we can’t be on the water…

But obviously, we try to get outside as much as possible – there are so many options!

Pink team saying 'BOV'!
Boat Bov

 

Junior Week 2024A flotilla of toppers racing - Junior Week 2023

Races

 

Pink team chasing down 'breadcrumbs' (ball pit balls) in Hansel & Gretel

Hungry Hippos

 

FOSSC Junior Week 2023 - Fender Flinger

Fender Flinger

 

The three teams lined up

Relays

 

Mast Climbing

 

Blue and Yellow teams' tug of war

Tug of War

 

Yellow and Blue team head-to-head on the water with pugil sticks

Gladiator Battles

 

Crawling under chairs in the obstacle course

Obstacle Course

 

A junior running the gauntlet of floating SUP and windsurf boards

Board Balance Run

 

Coaches tied up awaiting rescue

Knot tying practice!

More thumbs up!Pink PaddlingA member of blue team points 'it's over there!'A soggy coach Callum the Peter Crowley Trophy winner

Lots and lots of smiles!

 

Water Fight - FOSSC Junior Week 2024Yellow team in the water

And lots of getting wet!

 

FOSSC Junior Week 2024 - Capsize

Some Capsizing! – but with multiple safety boats on hand, keeping everyone safe.

Coaches and Tess the dog watching from the safety boat

 

There’s loads of fun to be had, messing about on boats!

Yay! Junior Week

Sign up for Junior Week HERE.

 

“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 it’s not just fun for the juniors! It’s free camping all week at the club for anyone who would like to, with 24hr access to the clubhouse showers and kitchen.

FOSSC Junior Week Camping

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!

Cake! Junior Week 2024

In 2026 the cost will be £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 sign up for Junior Week HERE.

 

See you next Summer!!