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ILCA sailor hiking hard upwind at speed with a racing fleet behind
NEW Winter 2026/27 booking open

Autumn &Winter TrainingSeries

ILCA 4 & 6

Connected camps at WPNSA and Poole Yacht Club, coached by British Sailing Squad sailors James Foster and Kai Wolgram.

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Experience on the water

Your coaches

Two current British Sailing Squad sailors. One shared approach to clear, modern and technically detailed coaching.

Coach James Foster, British Sailing Squad ILCA 7 sailor

ILCA 7 · British Sailing Squad

James Foster

James progressed through the British sailing pathway from junior racing to senior squad level. His Ship Science engineering degree supports a technical approach to sailing performance, helping sailors understand both what to change and why it works.

Highlights

  • 2023 Inland National Champion
  • 2022 ILCA 7 National Champion
  • 2019 Laser Radial Youth National Champion
  • Represented Great Britain at the 2019 Youth World Championships
  • Top-10 ILCA 4 World Championship result
Coach Kai Wolgram, British Sailing Squad ILCA 7 sailor

ILCA 7 · British Sailing Squad

Kai Wolgram

Kai combines more than four years of RYA Squad coaching experience with current international ILCA 7 campaigning. He has coached with the Welsh ILCA Squad, ILCA UK and the Andrew Simpson Centre Performance Academy.

Highlights

  • ILCA UK National Training Group coach
  • Performance Academy invitation training
  • Coach at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans
  • Three top-10 finishes at U21 World and European Championships
  • U19 National Champion

Winter 2026/27 booking now open

Autumn + winter training dates

Soonest camps first. Select a camp to explore its focus, format and booking information.

A connected pathway

How the series develops

Each camp adds a new layer, moving from reliable mechanics to confident racing and a focused winter plan.

  1. 01Technical foundations
  2. 02Execution under pressure
  3. 03Starting skills
  4. 04Start-line control
  5. 05Race strategy
  6. 06Performance review
  7. 07Winter preparation

The training environment

Designed for high-performing sailors, open to all.

The programme is aimed primarily at sailors competing nationally who have international aspirations. Groups will be organised by experience and capability to create productive training for every sailor.

01

High-intensity water time

Purposeful sessions that create enough repetition to make technical changes stick.

02

Technical drills

Speed, manoeuvres, mark roundings and boat-handling work with a clear objective.

03

Racecraft development

Starting, positioning, strategy and tactical decision-making developed in context.

04

Video and feedback

Onshore analysis and a personalised post-camp summary to guide the next training block.

Secure your place

Booking information

Complete one short Google Form to express your interest in any camp. Places may be limited and final joining information will be sent separately.

Open booking form Medical & image release form
  • Three weeksBookings normally close three weeks before each camp.
  • £20A late booking fee may apply after the deadline.

Practical information

Frequently asked questions

Everything supplied about the series is set out here. Items awaiting a policy decision are clearly marked.

Who is the training intended for?

Ambitious young sailors, primarily those competing nationally who have international aspirations. Newly transitioned sailors and experienced international competitors are both welcome.

Which ILCA classes can attend?

ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 sailors.

Do sailors need to attend the full series?

No requirement to attend the full series.

How will sailors be grouped?

We aim to have one ILCA 4 group and one ILCA 6 group.

What is included in the camp price?

On-water coaching, onshore video analysis and a personalised post-camp coaching summary are described as part of the camp.

When do bookings close?

Bookings normally close three weeks before each camp. A £20 late booking fee may apply after that deadline.

How do I book?

Use the Google Form linked from every camp. You can select the training opportunities that interest you.

Will sailors receive individual feedback?

Yes. The programme includes detailed onshore video analysis and personalised post-camp coaching summaries.

Where will joining instructions be sent?

Final joining information will be sent separately.

ILCA dinghies racing downwind on open water

Winter 2026/27

Ready to take the next step?

Christmas, New Year and February camps at Poole Yacht Club are now open for booking. Make the winter count and start the spring season ahead.

Book a winter camp

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