HISC Thursday Club

HISC Thursday Club

HISC Thursday Club is a volunteer-led, community-focused youth sailing club offering young people aged 8–18 the chance to enjoy sailing in a safe, supportive and welcoming environment. Our young sailors are encouraged to develop their skills at their own pace, build confidence and most importantly have fun while out on the water.

When we sail

Our club is seasonal and our sessions take place May to July and in early September. Please note, there is no Thursday Club running in August.

Timings: The club session opens from 16:00, with sailing starting promptly at 16:30. Sessions finish at around 18:30, allowing time for boats and equipment to be cleaned and put away.

 Dates for the 2026 Season

• May: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
• June: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
• July: 2nd (TBC), 9th (TBC), 16th, 23rd, 30th
• September: 3rd, 10th
• Prizegiving Tea: 17th September

 Cost & Registration

There is no fixed charge to attend Thursday Club. However, a weekly voluntary donation (suggested £3) is greatly appreciated and helps support the running of the scheme.

Attendance

We kindly ask those that are signed up that you confirm attendance via WhatsApp in advance. This helps ensure appropriate boats, instructors and safety cover are available.

Young people who are unable to arrive at the start time are welcome to join at any point during the session and we do our best not to turn anyone away.

Please note that parents or guardians are required to remain on site for the duration of each session.

Club Stages

For absolute beginners we will firstly aim that they will become comfortable both on and in the water in a buoyancy aid.

Youngsters are grouped according to ability and progress through the stages. Each stage is signed off once completed satisfactorily before moving on. Please see the link to our Thursday Club Programme to see what we aim to achieve at each stage.

 Safety First

Safety and fun are our top priorities. Each parent or guardian must complete a registration form for each youngster, including any relevant medical information.

All instructors at HISC Thursday Club are RYA qualified and activities are delivered under strict safety guidelines with safety boat cover. A Senior Instructor will be present at every session to organise training, groups and resources and sailors will receive a briefing at the start of each session.

How You Can Help

The Thursday Club is self-funding and relies on the hard work and dedication of its volunteers to secure grants and other sources of income. There is also an alternative way members can choose to support the Club.

Havant Lottery: To take part, visit https://www.havantlottery.co.uk, where you’ll find full details.

We really appreciate your support in helping us continue this fantastic scheme. Thank you, and good luck!

 Get Signed Up To Sail!

Please email hiscthursdayclub@gmail.com  to get involved today.

Award Winners!

The Thursday Club was recognised by the Havant Borough Sports Association for the second year running at the Annual Awards Ceremony held on 5 February 2026.

Catherine Massey, their clubs dedicated Training Officer, received the Chairman’s Award for 2025, which followed the Club being awarded Club of the Year in 2024.

Congratulations go to all those involved!