Find out how you can get into sailing this summer at the Nottinghamshire County Show next weekend (10-11 May).
The RYA's 'Go Sailing' tent will be at the show where you can get inspired as where to go sailing in Nottinghamshire and how easy it is to get involved.
Whether you're completely new to the sport or looking to get back on the water after a break away, there are no fewer than nine sailing clubs and centres across the county and all of these are running 'have a go' activities and courses to suit all, regardless of age gender, ability or experience, throughout 2014.
Daneshill Sailing Club, near Retford, provides the first opportunity to try sailing on Sunday 11 May, when it hosts its annual Open Day.
Meanwhile, Trent Valley SC, at Long Eaton, and Girton SC, near Newark, are among some 230 clubs, centres and organisations nationwide - and 40 in the Midlands - running free Open Days or discounted taster sessions to encourage people to give sailing, and in some cases windsurfing too, a try for RYA Push The Boat Out weekend on 17-18 May.
Attenborough SC and Notts County SC, at Hoveringham, are also both hosting free Open Days on Saturday 7 June and Saturday 21 June respectively.
All Nottinghamshire clubs, which include The Nottingham Sailing Club, near West Bridgford, and Sutton-in- Ashfield SC, are RYA Training Centres, meaning they conform to the highest standards of quality and safety.
Every one runs RYA Start Sailing courses, which introduce people to the basics and gives them the best first experience in the sport, while also providing opportunities for them to then stay involved and keep improving their skills at welcoming, inclusive sailing clubs. These courses can be for either adults or children.
Gareth Brookes, RYA Regional Development Officer for the Midlands, said: "All of our clubs and centres in Nottinghamshire run accessible, affordable and inclusive activities for all, regardless of age, gender, background or experience.
"These events are an incredible opportunity for local people in Nottinghamshire to discover what sailing and sailing clubs are really like, and enjoy a fantastic, social outdoor sport where everyday life really does get left on the shore."
Refreshments will be available and a warm welcome is guaranteed as BBQs and other social activities also take place to give newcomers a real sense of each club. All you need for any of the Open Days or 'have a go' sessions are a change of clothes, soft soled shoes and a towel and the clubs/centres will provide what else you need.
RYA Push the Boat Out is part of National Watersports Month this month. To find your nearest sailing club or centre go to www.rya.org.uk/wheresmynearest
The RYA's 'Go Sailing' tent will be at the show where you can get inspired as where to go sailing in Nottinghamshire and how easy it is to get involved.
Whether you're completely new to the sport or looking to get back on the water after a break away, there are no fewer than nine sailing clubs and centres across the county and all of these are running 'have a go' activities and courses to suit all, regardless of age gender, ability or experience, throughout 2014.
Daneshill Sailing Club, near Retford, provides the first opportunity to try sailing on Sunday 11 May, when it hosts its annual Open Day.
Meanwhile, Trent Valley SC, at Long Eaton, and Girton SC, near Newark, are among some 230 clubs, centres and organisations nationwide - and 40 in the Midlands - running free Open Days or discounted taster sessions to encourage people to give sailing, and in some cases windsurfing too, a try for RYA Push The Boat Out weekend on 17-18 May.
Attenborough SC and Notts County SC, at Hoveringham, are also both hosting free Open Days on Saturday 7 June and Saturday 21 June respectively.
All Nottinghamshire clubs, which include The Nottingham Sailing Club, near West Bridgford, and Sutton-in- Ashfield SC, are RYA Training Centres, meaning they conform to the highest standards of quality and safety.
Every one runs RYA Start Sailing courses, which introduce people to the basics and gives them the best first experience in the sport, while also providing opportunities for them to then stay involved and keep improving their skills at welcoming, inclusive sailing clubs. These courses can be for either adults or children.
Gareth Brookes, RYA Regional Development Officer for the Midlands, said: "All of our clubs and centres in Nottinghamshire run accessible, affordable and inclusive activities for all, regardless of age, gender, background or experience.
"These events are an incredible opportunity for local people in Nottinghamshire to discover what sailing and sailing clubs are really like, and enjoy a fantastic, social outdoor sport where everyday life really does get left on the shore."
Refreshments will be available and a warm welcome is guaranteed as BBQs and other social activities also take place to give newcomers a real sense of each club. All you need for any of the Open Days or 'have a go' sessions are a change of clothes, soft soled shoes and a towel and the clubs/centres will provide what else you need.
RYA Push the Boat Out is part of National Watersports Month this month. To find your nearest sailing club or centre go to www.rya.org.uk/wheresmynearest
