Delivering meaningful, measurable change
Everything we do is shaped by four core pillars of impact. These guide our programmes, partnerships, and research, helping us create meaningful, measurable change in the lives of young people and their communities. From building confidence to shaping career pathways and protecting our natural environment, our work is designed to be inclusive, long-term and led by evidence.
Our work in action
Our projects, partnerships and research turn these pillars into practice. From local sailing programmes and national collaborations to evidence-based research, we’re building a network of impact that reaches individuals, communities, and the wider sector. Whether we’re equipping a young person with new skills or shaping inclusive policy through research, our work is focused, collaborative, and rooted in long-term change.
Performance Academy Sailing Scholarship
Designed for junior and youth sailors who are actively competing in the UK sailing pathway, and who show dedication to developing their performance alongside our core values.
International Activities
International activities focusing on projects to create meaningful and lasting charitable impact
Athena Foiling Pathway
Athena Foiling Pathway participants benefit from Performance Academy’s world-class coaching and expertise, while support from WASZP enables them to get to grips with the art of foiling in the accessible, one-design dinghy in preparation for joining the highly competitive global WASZP circuit.
Research into understanding the impacts of lockdown on children and young people from the UK COVID-19 lockdown: Leisure-less experiences
This study explores how children and teenagers in the UK felt during the COVID-19 lockdown; especially about not being able to enjoy their usual free time and activities
The OnBoard Programme: A research evaluation for the Royal Yachting Association
A research evaluation of the RYA’s OnBoard programme, which aims to introduce young people aged 8–18 to sailing and windsurfing, particularly those from backgrounds that might not typically access such activities.
An exploration into the perceived benefits of regular recreational dinghy sailing for young people aged 9-13
This research project explores how regular participation in dinghy sailing impacts the health, confidence, and life skills of young people aged 9-13.
