The Royal Malta Yacht Club (RMYC) Sailing School, located in Ta’ Xbiex, is one of the island’s premier institutions for maritime education.

Children’s Sailing Programmes & Pathway

The RMYC uses a “stepping stone” approach, where children move to more advanced boats as their confidence and physical size increase.

Programme / Level Age Group Boat Used Description
Learn to Sail (Level 1) 6–14 Years RS Quest The entry-level class. An instructor stays on the boat with a small group of kids to teach the basics (steering, wind direction, and safety).
Learn to Sail (Level 2) 7–12 Years RS Bug A transition to single-handed sailing. Kids learn to handle the boat alone in a controlled, safe environment.
Intermediate / Advanced 10+ Years RS Feva A world-leading double-handed dinghy. Focuses on advanced boat handling, maneuvers, and speed.
Performance Racing Youth/Teens ILCA (Laser) For students looking to compete. Training covers racing strategy, tactics, and the “Racing Rules of Sailing.”

 

Summer & Winter Programmes: While the Summer School (July–September) is the most popular, the RMYC also runs a Winter Series and weekend training sessions for year-round development.

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