RYA Onboard

OnBoard has been shown to develop six character attributes – these are:

  • Teamwork.

  • Determination.

  • Communication.

  • Independence.

  • Confidence.

  • Creativity.

See below all RYA Onboard dates.

The RYA OnBoard programme offers young people the opportunity to try out sailing or improve their skills, through their local club or centre in a safe, structured and fun environment.

Open to anyone aged 8-18, the programme enables those taking part to experience all the excitement and relaxation that being on the water offers, whilst at the same time teaching them a wide range of invaluable life skills, from problem solving to leadership and teamwork.

These sessions run on Saturdays throughout the sailing season from April until October. You can drop in and out of these sessions as you choose.

Running alongside these sessions are Adult sail clinics, so parents and guardians can enjoy the water at the same time.

https://www.rya.org.uk/start-boating/get-onboard-childrens-sailing

What you will need:

  • You are taking part in a watersport and you are likely to get wet, so always remember a change of clothes and a towel.Clothing for training – wetsuits are ideal, but if not, lightweight stuff that dries easily, with a couple of layers if it is cold, plus waterproofs.

  • Trainers or dinghy boots for the feet

  • Hats- always a wooly hat! remember it will always feel colder on the water. AND a wide brimmed hat if sunny

  • Sun bloc - helps prevent windburn and sunburn

  • Packed lunch + water or other drink

  • Medication- if required- clearly labelled with instructions and name. please make instructor aware

  • Optional extras: knee pads, sailing gloves

Buoyancy aids will be provided by the club.

Please arrive at the clubhouse 15 mins before the start time, changed and ready for training. Students will be met by an instructor at the front of the clubhouse on the benches.

If you have any questions, please see our FAQ or contact heidi@wfyc.co.uk