What to do if you're worried 

Sailing, windsurfing and powerboating should be safe and fun.

Children and young people have a right to be treated with respect, and should show respect to others.

If you are a young person and you are worried about the way another young person or an adult is treating you or someone else, you can talk to the Welfare Officer for your club, class or training centre or at the event.  Their name and contact details should be on their notice board or website.

If you would prefer to talk to someone else, contact:

RYA Child Protection Officer, tel. 023 8060 4104, jackie.reid@rya.org.uk

ChildLine 24-hour helpline, tel. 0800 1111, www.childline.org.uk

Kidscape (anti-bullying), tel. 0207 730 3300, www.kidscape.org.uk

If you are an adult with a concern about a child, contact your organisation's Welfare Officer, or:

RYA Child Protection Officer, tel. 023 8060 4104, jackie.reid@rya.org.uk

RYA text phone (for people with a hearing impairment): 07823 559018

The RYA has access to a translation or interpreting service.

NSPCC helpline, tel. 0808 800 5000, www.nspcc.org.uk

If you think a child may be at immediate risk of harm, contact the Police or your local Children's Social Care department (the Emergency Duty Team number should be listed under the local authority in the phone book).