Welsh Sailing Introduces Four Junior and Youth Pathway Clubs for Sailing Development
🎉🚀 Sailing Schedule! 🚀🎉Welsh Sailing just dropped four new hubs to revolutionize the sailing game for Junior & Youth enthusiasts across the UK!
The RYA Cymru Wales lineup kicks off with performance-oriented training and golden opportunities for youngsters to dive into instructing and coaching roles. Here's the exciting news—Location hit list: Port Dinorwic SC (North); Neyland YC (West); Llandegfedd SC and Cardiff Bay YC (South).
Sarah McGovern, Performance Manager Wales, shared the excitement: "Our mission is to ignite the next collective generation of incredible sailors with hubs that empower learning, racing, and ultimately reaching the Welsh National Sailing Team and beyond! 🏆⛵️⚓️"
She continued, "The main goal is to keep sailing affordable and accessible with home-base coaching close by. Cut costs, squash travel troubles, and tear down barriers to ensure sailing remains a no-brainer for anyone, at every level! 🌟💬🚣♂️"
As a bonus, these hubs can level up young crew members' expertise, allowing them to earn instructor and coaching certifications, securing the sustainability of sailing in the future! It's more than just a sports education; it's about building lifetime sailors and nurturing a pathway beyond post-18 for adults engaged in racing, instructing, coaching, or simply continuing the love for sailing! 💙🚤🌱
Each club has scooped up a nifty £2,000 grant for 2025 to boost their junior and youth initiatives, from maintaining gear to funding event travels. Here's what else they get:
🎫 Discounted Race Coach Level 2 courses📚 Resources galore for Race coached & instructors🧐 Instructor mentoring and access to Coach Development💰 Funding for sailor-focused junior and youth activities within the club
These hubs will prioritize open training accessible to all sailors in their region and are expected to:
🏆 Encourage participation in RYA Cymru Wales events, like the Welsh Regional Junior Championships (June), OnBoard Festival (August), and Welsh Youth & Junior Championships (September)🚣♀️ Provide resources, such as RIBs and coaching, for events🏆 Host and attend the Dragon Series🌟 Encourage youngsters into the Welsh Sailing Pathway classes: Optimist, RS Tera, Topper, RS Feva, BIC Techno, 420 and 29er
These clubs were hand-picked based on factors like boat availability, powerboats, sailing grounds, training facilities, and work cooperatively with neighboring clubs/centers to offer a variety of RYA Recognized Training and diverse sailing experiences, from seas to lakes! 🌊🌱🌈
Make waves at your closest Pathway Clubs – Port Dinorwic SC, Neyland YC; Llandegfedd SC and Cardiff Bay YC – and keep updated on the thrilling sailing news by following RYA Cymru Wales on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
P.S. Check out the smiling faces of Port Dinorwic Sailing Club's Rear Commodore (Training) Ken Newing, receiving an RYA Cymru Wales 'Pathway Club' plaque from Performance Manager Sarah McGovern! 😊🎉🏆😉🌊🌊🌊💦🌊🥳🌊🌅🌈🌟🌈🌟🏆🎉😊🌊
Football enthusiasts in the UK might find an exciting opportunity to join European-leagues, as the skills learned in sailing could translate well to sports like football. The premier-league could benefit from the discipline and teamwork that sailors develop, particularly those who progress to instructor and coaching roles through these new hubs in Port Dinorwic SC, Neyland YC, Llandegfedd SC, and Cardiff Bay YC.
