NSSC offer some courses themselves. In addition, in collaboration with our training partner, Brighton Watersports, we offer a wide range of Adult and Youth Training courses both on and off the water, including RYA courses and follow-on opportunities for you to practise and hone your skills.
Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club are working with Brighton Watersports Sailing Centre to jointly deliver a variety of courses to both the general public and NSSC members. This partnership frees club volunteers to focus on running the club, race days and events, but also opens up many more dates and courses available to club members, at club member prices
Come to us at any age armed only with a willingness to learn, a bit of spare-time, a modest wallet, a liking for getting wet and we’ll send you away as a sailor, a wind-surfer or a powerboat helm. We’ll then give you the opportunity to practice those skills, take follow-on courses and join in with all the activities the club offers be it gentle free-sailing at Piddinghoe, wind-surfing experiences or racing on the sea. You don’t need your own boat, expensive clothing (just look at some of our good sailors) or membership of the club. Most courses are offered to the public as well as members.
Having perused the sections below about the courses on offer, their dates and costs don’t hesitate to contact us if you need more information: trainingnssc@nssc.org.uk.
Adult Dinghy Sailing Courses
You are never too old to learn to sail and under the watchful eye of an instructor you will soon become comfortable with the basic principles of sailing. Read more about our adult dinghy sailing courses, delivered in collaboratiobn with Brighton Watersports here: Adult Dinghy Sailing
Adult Powerboat Courses
RYA Powerboat courses provide you with skills and knowledge that will come in useful if you wish to drive the club RIBS (Rigid Inflatable Boats) on the sea or our safety boats at Piddinghoe. You also get a certificate that can allow you to hire powerboats around the world. Read more here: Adult Powerboat
Shore Based Courses
We offer occosional shore-based courses for subjects like First Aid.
Look here for more details: Shore Based Training
Windsurfing
Learn to windsurf on our Piddinghoe lake. See more here: RYA Windsurfing Courses
On-Demand Courses
We have the ability to offer various types of training but will only schedule them when the demand is there. these range from VHF Radio courses, through Instructor Training (dinghy and powerboat) and Day Skipper Theory courses. See more here: On-Demand Courses
Youth Training
Our youth training is offered at our site at Piddinghoe, delivered by our collaborator organisation Brighton Watersports: Youth Training
SUP & Kayak Training
NSSC is working with Brighton Watersports to offer stand-up paddle-boarding (SUP) and kayak courses. These will be at Brighton beach or Piddinghoe. See their web-site for more details: Brighton Watersports
Instructor Training
We can now offer an RYA Dinghy Instructor Course (over 16 year olds) and an Assistant Dinghy Instructor Course (under 16 years old). See more here: Instructor Training
Training Dates, Costs and Booking
Once you’ve checked out the details of the courses you’re after through the links above you’ll want to know when they’re on, how much they cost and how to book. If the course is delivered in collaboration with Brighton Watersports you’ll be directed to their web-site (https://thebrightonwatersports.co.uk/) to book. If NSSC deliver the course, you’ll be directed to our Webcollect system where you can complete your booking. Click on this link and you’ll be taken to the relevant section: Webcollect Training
