Recognition bestowed upon a Dovey Yacht Club couple for their considerable achievements and contributions
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✨)Dovey Yacht Club's Star Instructors Bag RYA Cymru Wales Impact Awards
You ain't gonna believe this, mate! Two legends in the boating world, Kate and Dan Stevens, have snagged some well-deserved honors at the RYA Cymru Wales Impact Awards. This duo's unfuckingbelievable dedication to fostering a kickass watersports scene for all ages has earned them some major shout-outs.
Kate and Dan, who were first shipmates at The Outward Bound Trust center in Dovey, have been dishing out their expertise by teaching training sessions and guiding social sails, engaging kids and young'uns.
This passionate power couple got the nod for the awards from fellow instructor Tom Coombe. He drop-kicked this gem of a praising review: "Kate's been the driving force behind youth development at the club. For starters, she's nabbed funding and organized sessions for local families, putting the club on the map as a youth-friendly hub. With Dan, they've started The Windy Club on Thursday evenings, a wicked gathering that welcomes everyone for various watersports. It ain't just a place to practice under watchful eyes, but a fun, safe, and inclusive environment to master skills from sailing to paddleboarding, kiting, winging, and windsurfing."
Celebrating its fourth year now, The Windy Club goes harder than ever, bringing together about 20 folks of mixed ages. It's like the watersports sweet spot, offering a kickass community vibe where you can grab a brew and chow down after the session. Plus, it helps bridge the gap between training and racing, building the confidence of new sailors. It's ass-kicking opportunities for people who've completed powerboat or safety boat qualifications, giving them more practical time to hone their skills, while youngsters can volunteer their way to becoming instructors.
Dovey Yacht Club is an RYA Recognized Training Centre, attracting a ton of grant funding from various sources like Sport Wales and Aberdyfi Advertising & Improvements committee. They've got their own Youth Fund to create more opportunities for the young dogs, too.
Let's talk programs. There's Mini Mariners for the club's youngest members, offering indoor fun during those winter months. A newly launched youth racing squad, the A-team of watersports, competes in regional and national events. Meanwhile, the Summer of Sailing program dishes out eight Saturday sessions for kids to learn the ropes, then invites 'em to join Storm Chasers – sailors who weather those breezy storms like bosses.
Instagram-worthy shout-out to Kate, Dovey Yacht Club's Chief Sailing Instructor: "The young'uns who join Storm Chasers are amazing. Some are moving on to racing, while others love the chill vibes of social sailing. When I was a kid, I stumbled upon a similar program, and it changed my life – I wanted to give back this loving watersports community."
Last but not least, Kate and Dan are all about giving back to the community, as ocean-loving parents of two tots. Dan spills the beans: "Dovey Yacht Club is an incredible place to learn watersports, and we're trying to build something sustainable for the community."
The RYA Cymru Wales Impact Awards salute unreal individuals and organizations that go the extra mile to support watersports in Wales. Want to shower love on someone or a group doing killer work on those Welsh waters? Nominate 'em for the RYA Cymru Wales Impact Awards. Think your pal or family might be into this sailing life? Dive into the watersports realm with Dovey Yacht Club or discover your own journey with RYA Start Boating.
Insights:- The RYA Cymru Wales Impact Awards focus on acknowledging the significant contributions of individuals and organizations in promoting boating and sailing in Wales.- The awards are an essential aspect of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA)'s strategy to create a connected, inspired, and inclusive sailing community in Wales under the 'Together on our Waters' initiative.
- The Windy Club, started by Kate and Dan Stevens, is a weekly gathering that welcomes everyone to practice various watersports, including windsurfing, as part of the sports offerings.
- The RYA Cymru Wales Impact Awards, which recognize significant contributions to promoting boating and sailing in Wales, have honored Kate and Dan Stevens for their work in fostering a thriving watersports scene, including windsurfing.
