Don’t miss the chance to try sailing in this Olympic year as RYA Push the Out returns from 14th-22nd May when 4 sailing clubs on the Isle of Wight open their doors to the public.
Activities range from a trip around Bembridge Harbour by dinghy at Brading Haven Yacht Club, to half hour dinghy taster sessions at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. You can also choose from a variety of boats at Yarmouth Sailing Club, whilst Gurnard Sailing Club will have experts on hand to take you out for a test sail.
As well as the excitement of dinghy sailing there will also be opportunities sail in keelboats and larger yachts at some of the venues.
Brading Haven Yacht Club – Saturday 21st May 10:00-14:00
Island Sailing Club – Thursday 5th May 18:00
Royal Victoria Yacht Club – Saturday 21st May 10:00-14:00
Yarmouth Sailing Club – Saturday 14th May 16:00-21:00
Gurnard Sailing Club – Saturday 14th May 12:00-16:00
Events are open to everyone including complete beginners and children from the age of 8 years old. Several of the clubs have facilities for disabled sailors, so check which the best for your needs is.
The clubs will be serving food and drinks, and there will be plenty of fun and thrills on and off the water for all the family. Make sure you bring sensible footwear and warm and waterproof clothing. Lifejackets are provided.
More than 65,000 people have discovered the sport through Push the Boat Out since its launch in 2012. Nationally, 2015 Push the Boat Out saw almost 28,500 newcomers attend events at almost 350 locations across the UK.
With the British Sailing Team sailors amongst the world’s best, sailing always enjoys a boost in Olympic years and Push the Boat Out is a great way to discover a new outdoor sport to enjoy this summer. This year, over 300 venues have signed up, so make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to get afloat.
Duncan Truswell, RYA Sport Development Manager, said:
“Over the past four years Push the Boat Out has enabled thousands of people who may never have even considered giving sailing a go the chance to try the sport. Many of these have since become club members and volunteers and are inspiring others to follow their lead and try the sport.
“Clubs and centres continue to get better and better at providing a warm welcome, and we are really excited for this year’s Push the Boat Out, which I’m sure will prove even more popular. 2016 is gearing up to be the perfect year to get into sailing.”
