Sailing
Sailing and windsurfing are two great sports for getting you active and energetic, outside in the fresh air.
An Overview of Sailing
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.
Benefits
Sailing builds strength and endurance in the arms, shoulders and chest muscles and also aids the ability to think strategically and tactically due to the challenge of having to constantly react to changing conditions.
Involvement
For beginners, the RYA's Start Sailing courses provide the perfect introduction to the sport, ensuring you learn the correct techniques and know how to sail safely.
Adaptations and Equipment
Each RYA Training Centre can provide all the safety kit you require and will have wet weather clothing available, meaning only the minimum of kit is needed to get started.
Facts
- International yacht racing began in 1851 with the America's Cup and sailing was part of the first Olympics in 1896, but heavy winds saw the programme cancelled.
Find Sailing Clubs/Groups Near You
Use the search below to find local organisations near you.
National Governing Bodies
Royal Yachting Association
- Contact Name
- RYA House
- Contact Email
- enquiries@rya.org.uk
- Contact Telephone
- 023 8060 4100
Brighouse And Sowerby Bridge Boat Club
All meetings are held on the second Sunday in every month at 12 pm. Please note that there is no meeting in December.
For the mutual enjoyment of boating and canals in general, through meetings, visits and social events. boating,canals,boats
Kirklees Adventurous Activity Team
Outdoor Activity Instruction in; Caving, Canoe and Kayak, Climbing, SUP, Mountain Biking, BCU, NICAS, NNAS adventure@kirklees.gov.uk
Halifax Sailing Club
Dinghy Sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing, All, All, We have variouThe club has 8 qualified coaches
Scammonden Water Sailing Club
amily-friendly sailing club on the border between Huddersfield and Calderdale, which includes a Royal Yachting Association approved Training Centre, with courses for children and adults to learn to sail, develop their sailing skills and racing skills. We
Rotherham Sea Cadets
Uniformed youth organisation, providing voluntary opportunities for young people 10-18, in various activities including Sailing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Walking and much.
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam is the best modern university in the north of England, as ranked by the 2015 Times Good University Guide. With regard to sport, we regularly achieve top 20 in BUCS rankings, and offer a range of volunteering, coaching and participation op
SailNorth Ltd
Organise and present Royal Yachting Association, RYA navigation courses. Dayskipper, Yachtmaster Coastal, Yachtmaster Ocean, VHF Radio
RYA Day Skipper shorebased theory. Not Online
RYA Dayskipper Navigation
Classroom Course, Not Online
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
SASP Sport Welfare Officers Forum
A online meeting for Sports Club Welfare & Safeguarding Officers based in Somerset.
You're invited to attend our club welfare forum for anyone involved in sport and physical activity in Somerset, but in particular those in your clubs who hold the role of 'club welfare officer' or 'safeguarding lead'.
If you're the Safeguarding or Welfare Officer at your Sports Club, please join Tracey Sweetland, Somerset Sport Welfare Officer at SASP to learn about local support and opportunities to assist you in your volunteer role.
RYA Foundation Fund
The RYA Foundation seeks to promote participation in boating by those who are disadvantaged by reason of youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances.
Sam Usher
Regional Development Officer - Yorkshire & Humber
07747 534 527
sam.usher@rya.org.uk
Sam Usher
Regional Development Officer - Yorkshire & Humber
07747 534 527
sam.usher@rya.org.uk