You can find your local event at www.rya.org.uk/go/ptbo
A record 347 venues will be taking
part in the national event, providing everyone, regardless of age, background
or experience, with the chance to get out on the water and discover this
fantastic outdoor sport.
All you need for any of the open
days or ‘try sailing’ sessions is soft soled shoes, a jumper or a fleece and a
waterproof in case it rains. The clubs and centres will provide everything
else! Booking may be required for some
of the activities.
“RYA Push the Boat Out provides a
fantastic opportunity to show people just how easy it is to get involved in
sailing and windsurfing locally” explains Jackie Bennetts, RYA Club Support
Advisor.
“People think it’s an expensive
sport but the reality is you don’t even need to own your own boat! A family of
four can be members of a local club for as little as £10-£15 a month and most
clubs have boats you can borrow for a morning, afternoon or evening from as
little as £3-5 or sometimes free depending on the club or centre”.
Last year, over 340 clubs and
centres in Britain hosted Push the Boat Out events with 28,500 people trying
sailing or windsurfing for the first time over one weekend.
For full details on RYA Push the
Boat Out 2016 and what’s going on near you visit www.rya.org.uk/go/ptbo