Surf Cat

• Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club has gained £10,000 Sport England grant.
• Five brand new sailing dinghies for children and young people have been bought with it.
• OnBoard gives anyone aged 8-18 the chance to learn to sail or windsurf and have fun afloat.

The money has helped the club buy new equipment that will help them teach more children.

The combination of OnBoard status and the £20,000 boost to Yorkshire Dales SC’s fleet of boats will now enable the club to provide even more opportunities for local youngsters.

Erica Caswell, Training Principal at Yorkshire Dales SC, said:

“Our sessions make it very easy and accessible for children and young people to try sailing and windsurfing. Parents can also come along so it is great for families, and we have a good pathway for those who then want to develop their skills through RYA courses.

“The children who take part really enjoy learning and sailing together and making friends, and along the way they are developing life skills such as resilience and confidence.

“We’re looking forward to an exciting future at the club! Joining RYA OnBoard, along with the Sport England grant and the match-funding by the club, will help us to continue developing our sailing and training provision to inspire the next generation.”