The RNZYS’ Mastercard Youth Training Programme (YTP) has long been regarded globally as a leader in Youth Training and is the country’s most comprehensive and advanced sailing training programme.
If you’re looking for an intensive sail training programme to take your keelboat skills to the next level and help propel you onto the world sailing stage, then the YTP is the best place to start.
Over the past 37 years, the YTP has trained over 1,000 highly competitive athletes.
Many of these athletes have achieved at the very highest level of our sport including the America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, World Match Racing events, Offshore Sailing, National Championships, Extreme Sailing Series, GC32 Series, M32 Series, SailGP, and many, many more!
The course is structured to help athletes excel in all areas both on and off the water. It provides an in-depth focus on advanced aspects of sailing including; racing rules, tactics, sail trim, boat maintenance, fitness, and communication.
YTP also works on developing life skills such as goal setting, speech-making and how to operate in a team environment. It also reveals what is necessary to sail at the next level.
Our mission is that you finish the season as a better sailor and a better person.
Upon completion of the year, students will graduate or re-apply for a consecutive year or years.
Who Can Apply?
Athletes between the age of 16 and 23 years may apply. Younger sailors considered upon application.
All levels of sailing ability are considered. We put more focus on attitude when it comes to selection.
