Join in and Push the Boat out at St Edmundsbury
May is National Watersports Month and on Saturday 17 May and Sunday 18 May, the St Edmundsbury Sailing & Canoeing Association (SESCA) will be opening its doors and inviting people to come along and have a go at sailing.
Whether you’re completely new to the sport, looking to get
back on the water or sail regularly, SESCA will be one of the many sailing clubs and
centres across the country taking part in the RYA’s 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.
Starting at 10.30 am on 17 May at Lackford
Lake, 5 miles NW of Bury St Edmunds, there will be sailing taster sessions
taking place on an as available basis, until 4pm each day.
Children over seven
may sail if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Nature Reserve regulations do
not allow dogs on site. Visitors are asked to wear soft shoes and bring a
change of clothes.
Commodore
Kieron Adams said: “We are delighted to
be taking part in the RYA Push the Boat Out, we are inviting the local
community to come down to the club, have a go at sailing and see what the club
has to offer.”
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 at SESCA visit the website or follow the club on Facebook and Twitter
@SESCAnews
For
more information on RYA Push the Boat Out visit PTBO
Contact UsArticle Published: April 26, 2014 8:07
Article Updated: April 28, 2014 9:45