Sailing & Windsurfing

Sailing and windsurfing are two great sports for getting you active and energetic, outside in the fresh air. They're quick and easy to learn- with the right tuition you'll have great fun, you'll be speeding along in no time! 

Once you've learnt the basics, you can actively explore your local stretch of water then join a sailing club full of like-minded people to go off cruising or racing. No matter what your age or experience, there is a course for you. It won't cost you a fortune, and there's an RYA Training Centre near you where you can get started.

Already Hooked on Sailing?

Then it's probably time to join a local club where you can enjoy the social side of the sport by making friends and improving your skills on the water with other enthusiastic sailors.  There are hundreds of RYA affiliated sailing and windsurfing clubs around the country, and whether you live in a city, on the coast or in the countryside, there will be one that's local to you.

Share your knowledge and skills - become an instructor or coach

Teaching sailing or windsurfing can be a rewarding and challenging career or hobby. The RYA instructor training schemes are progressive- you can develop your skills and qualifications at your own pace by taking endorsement courses, working towards senior Instructor level and, in the case of sailing, ultimately becoming a Coach/Assessor.

Try Volunteering!

A great way of getting involved with sailing and windsurfing is to volunteer at your local club. Volunteering can:

• Enable you to help others
• Share your skills
• Make new friends
• Take a new direction in life
• Learn to do something new

Want to get involved?

Who is the RYA?

The RYA is the UK's National Governing Body for all forms of recreational and competitive boating. They represent sailing, motor-cruising, sports-boats, windsurfing, inland boating, powerboat racing and personal watercraft, coordinating competition and development of these sports.

Useful Websites

• The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) represents everyone who goes boating for pleasure. This website has a mass of information on all types of sail and watersports from dinghy sailing to windsurfing!
• The International Sailing Federation website has all the latest sailing news, world event information as well as information on sailing equipment. 
• Ulswater Yacht Club invites you to give sailing a go! Ullswater is a peaceful and extraordinarily beautiful lake in the National Park - and it looks even more breathtaking from the water. The club is keen to welcome newcomers and has a membership secretary dedicated to new members, Mrs Bernie McDermott 01744 752925 or contact the club 01768 486333

Courses

Volunteer Pathways