Sailing

What is it?
Sailing is both a fast moving sport, and a relaxing pastime, using the power of the wind, partly harnessed by one or more sails, to propel the boat along over the water. Sailing takes many different forms, from small one person boats, through dinghies, and day boats, to offshore cruising yachts and round the world ocean racers, basically offering something for almost anyone.

Safety Message
Participants should be confident in the water, and consider adequate buoyancy as a priority, as with any activity of this sort, it should be accepted that this is a risk activity, and the best way forward is likely to involve training from a suitably trained supervisor, sailing club, or commercial sailing school.

Ideas/Aims
By taking part in this activity you may;

• Learn about the Royal Yachting Association
• Understand the different areas of sailing;
  • Yachting
  • Day boating
  • Dinghy sailing, etc.
• Understand some of the maintenance involved on the craft
• Understand some of the history of sailing
• Gain some knowledge of racing
• Look into the local sailing clubs in your area
• Work towards a proficiency award with the national governing body
• Work towards a coaching qualification with the national governing body

Review/ assessment
Participants should show a sound knowledge on how to sail and any safety precautions, whichshould be taken when sailing.  They should demonstrate to the assessor their competence and their improvement over the required period.

Governing Body/Organisation
Royal Yachting Association, RYA House, Ensign way, Hamble, Southampton, Hants SO31 4YA
Tel:08453 450400    Website:www.rya.org.uk