Join in Push the Boat Out day this July 

Thousands of people are planning to get out on the water on 21 July to show their support for the British Sailing Team.

Taking place on the 21 July 2012, one week before the start of the London 2012 Games, Push the Boat Out day promises to be a real spectacle. Thousands of people are planning to get out on the water that day to show their support for the British Sailing Team, and to showcase to the rest of the nation just how great it is to be out on the water on a boat.

Sailing clubs, training schools, marinas and individuals; sail and motor boaters can get involved in the day in lots of different ways: by organising a flotilla, or regatta, fun races or just a pleasant cruise with friends.

“It is so exciting to think that thousands of people will be out on the water that day waving the flag for Britain’s sailors”. said Sail for Gold event coordinator Celia Edgington speaking at the launch of the launch of Push the Boat Out which took place at the Tullet Prebon London International Boat Show in January.

“Some clubs have already starting planning their events with ideas ranging from a mini Sail for Gold regattas and mini Olympics, to treasure hunts and have-a-go days. Anyone interested in taking part in the day can find out lots more information on the Sail for Gold website pages www.rya.org.uk/sailforgold”

“We would love people to choose a time in the day to wave flags and show their support for the team. We’re asking people to take photos of their day, and to share them with us on the Sail for Gold Facebook page, along with any good luck messages for the British sailors which we share them with them before they do battle at the Games. But most of all we just want everyone to have great fun.”

Push the Boat Out is just one of the many great Sail for Gold events taking place in 2012, find out what else is on at www.rya.org.uk/sailforgold