Sailing

The summer term is here and we are sure many of you will already have the long holidays in mind! Getting out on the water this summer and sailing is a fantastic way to learn new skills, make friends and to gain confidence. The RYA - sailing’s National Governing Body - has some great advice on getting started as well as Performance Pathway opportunities for already confident sailors (see the end of this article to find out more).

Get OnBoard

For 8-18 year olds the Get OnBoard scheme is a great place to start. No experience is required  and the basics can be learnt easily in a couple of weeks or over  a number of  sessions.

As well as making friends and having heaps of fun, you will learn to  sail  at affordable sessions with expert instructors and learn skills for life. Find out more about RYA OnBoard at rya.org.uk/onboard

Ready for the next level?

If you already sail, why not take the opportunity of taking your sport to another level and try racing? Here's some top tips for when you start.

Already racing? British Youth Sailing train the best young racing sailors in the UK. There’s a whole world of sailing out there and the British Youth Performance pathway can help you to build the best foundation for whatever you strive to be. Simply follow this link to find out more: https://www.rya.org.uk/racing/british-youth-sailing

RYA Sailability

Sailability offers a level playing field for disabled sailors with activities for young people, adults and groups – all at your pace and adapted to your abilities.

There are more than 200 RYA Sailability sites across the UK and further afield welcoming people with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors, feel freedom on the water, learn new skills and build confidence.

Visit rya.org.uk/sailability to find out more about boating and to find a Sailability group near you.