Summer Sailing For Children with Leicester Charity

A Leicester charity has launched its summer programme for children wanting to get on the water and learn how to sail during the holidays.

Leicestershire & Rutland Youth Sailing Association (LRYSA) will be running five-day courses from 7-11 August and 21-25 August, 9am-5pm each day.

The courses are for both beginners and for children already able to sail who would like to take their skills to the next level. The courses cost £150 and are available for children and young people aged eight to 18.

LRYSA secretary Jill Magee said: "We're looking forward to welcoming all abilities and as well as the chance to learn or develop sailing skills, we'll also be having fun on the water at the end of each session with activities like paddle boarding.

"Our summer courses are really popular so if any young person would like to join us, please do get in touch to sign up or find out more!"

LRYSA is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Recognised Training Centre and participants will be able to work towards RYA Stage 1-2 beginners' certificates or advance to RYA Stages 3-4.

LRYSA is based at John Merricks Lake in Watermead Country Park, Syston, and is an inclusive charity dedicated to providing opportunities for local youngsters who may not otherwise have the chance to experience sailing.

Following the completion of a £350,000 project in 2022, the charity has a modern clubhouse which includes training rooms, changing facilities, showers and disabled access, and a kitchen area for catering.

Around 300 regular participants aged 8 to 80 benefit from the work of the charity, with activities including learn-to-sail courses, a Saturday club for children, a Tuesday senior citizens group, Sailability for disabled people and schools sessions.

All LRYSA instructors are RYA trained and DBS checked with First Aid. Find out more by looking up the page for Leicestershire & Rutland Youth Sailing on Facebook, visit www.lrysa.org.uk or contact Jill Magee - jill@lrysa.org.uk / tel: 01455 619347 – or Nicki Magee on 079 7001 3428.

(Source & Image: LRYSA)