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RYA Youth ProgrammeÌý

Everything you need to know about the RYA Youth ProgrammeÌý

The RYA UK Youth programme, British Sailing Youth Team (BSYT), is designed to enable the best British sailors to develop their racing skills so that they can succeed on the international stage. It is aimed at sailors with the potential for world-class performance.  BSYT sailors have the potential to meet one of four criteria: Ìý

• To qualify for Team GBR for the World Sailing Youth World ChampionshipsÌý

• To perform at the World or European ChampionshipsÌý

• To successfully transition into the British Sailing Squad, and progress towards the British Sailing Team (Olympic Pathway)Ìý

• To develop a lifelong passion for the sportÌý

The RYA employs a specific UK Class Coach and contracts a series of performance specialists to oversee the development of the sailors. They are directed and managed by the RYA Youth Racing Manager.Ìý

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The following classes are included in the BSYT programme:Ìý

• ILCA 6 - Male and Female Ìý
• ILCA 6 U21 Female
• ILCA 7Ìý
• 420 - Male, Female and Mixed Crews Ìý
• 29er - Male, Female and Mixed Crews Ìý
• iQFOiL - Male and FemaleÌý
• Kite Boarding - Male and Female
• Nacra 15 - Mixed

The Training ProgrammeÌý

The BSYT programme consists of up to 40 days from October to September. The majority of these camps take place over autumn and winter, although sessions are planned in to help sailors prepare for summer international events. We do our best to avoid training during the busy exam periods in May / June, but occasionally this is unavoidable. If training does fall in a difficult time for you then we really encourage sailors to discuss with us so we can help where we canÌý
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Fitness training and conditioning support forms an integral part of all our programmes. Fitness testing may take place at camps throughout the year. Core stability training and specialist strength and conditioning education is also provided at this time.Ìý
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The programme takes place at a variety of inland and coastal locations to ensure that a wide cross section of sailing conditions can be experienced. Further training camps may be run as required.Ìý

What support is available?Ìý

As part of the BSYT sailors will normally:Ìý

• Attend all the RYA BYST camps over the course of the year.Ìý

• Receive assistance from the RYA UK Coach as required in preparing training and competition plans.Ìý

• Attend fitness and sports science support days.Ìý

• Follow a needs based training and coaching programme.Ìý

• Have access to remote support from the RYA UK Coach.Ìý

• Receive further sports science support including information and advice on nutrition, strength and conditioning and hydration.Ìý

• Compete in a number of mandatory domestic competitions.Ìý

• Compete in a number of international competitions.Ìý

• Have access to a discounted squad clothing.Ìý

Below is a list of current sailors in the BSYT:Ìý