On
Saturday 17 May, JBT Marine Training Centre in Cosham, Lee on Solent Sailing
Club, Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club on Hayling Island, and Thorney Island SC,
Emsworth will all be opening their doors and inviting people of all ages and
abilities to come along and have a go at sailing and windsurfing.
The following
day (Sunday 18 May) Langstone Sailing Club in Havant will do the same.
Whether you’re completely new to the
sport, looking to get back on the water or sail regularly the clubs will be
amongst many sailing clubs and centres
across the country taking part in RYA Push the Boat Out weekend.
The event will see hundreds of people taking
part in the sport at open days, have a go sessions and fun events for all the
family.
Start times vary so be sure to contact the club of
your choice to find out more details. There
will be a whole host of activities taking place. Langstone, for instance is offering taster sailing
in Tera, Feva and Vision class dinghies with experienced junior (ages 13-16)
and adult helms. People with disabilties are also welcome to find out more
about the club’s Sailability activities.
JBT Marine Training Centre
are offering free RYA Powerboat Course Taster sessions to give you the chance
to get out on the water and enjoy the sunshine with your family. Come along and
learn the basics of powerboat handling.
Lee on Solent is
offering a full programme for the whole family including competitions and games
with a pirate theme and adult refresher coaching.
Mengeham Rythe invites youth
members to ‘bring a friend’ day while Thorney Island invites all ages and
abilities to get on the water.
Tracy
Woodall of Langstone SC said: “We
are delighted to be taking part in the RYA Push the Boat Out. We are inviting dinghy sailors, families and people wanting to start the
sport to have a go on the water and see what the club has to offer and
get involved. Who knows if you visit you
might just get hooked!”
Langstone’s information is also on their website
RYA
Sport Development Manager Duncan Truswell said “Push the Boat Out provides the
perfect opportunity for people to discover their local sailing venue, meet key
volunteers and like-minded people, have a go at the sport and find out how much
fun it is and how easy it is to get involved.”
For full details about what’s going
on and to book a place:
JBT Marine Training Centre
Langstone Sailing Club
Lee on Solent Sailing Club
Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club
Thorney Island Sailing Club
More information on RYA Push the
Boat Out