Programmes

Regular clubs which enable young people to feel part of their local watersports community in an affordable and inclusive way.

Regular clubs which enable young people to feel part of their local watersports community in an affordable and inclusive way.
Regular participation in sailing enables young people to gain skills they never thought possible.

It also helps them grow as individuals, builds their self-confidence and increases their physical and mental wellbeing.

Our Community Clubs programme goes beyond providing access to sailing; it creates a supportive environment where young people can build confidence, improve wellbeing, and develop lifelong skills.

Whether you’re new to sailing or looking to sharpen your skills, our clubs offer a consistent, welcoming community space to grow on and off the water.

Focus areas:

Programme information

Our clubs are subsidised to ensure that our local community are able to access the water on a regular basis in a cost effective way. Increased time on the water means that individuals can see improved mental health and wellbeing alongside feeling a sense of belonging.

Sailing & windsurf clubs

Weekly clubs for young beginners through to improvers to practice skills.

Race clubs

Weekly clubs for young people to practice their racing skills.

Adult clubs

Weekly clubs for older people to feel a sense of community.

Paddle club

Regular club to practice skills whilst making friends and enjoying time on the water.

Wing club

Regular clubs to bridge the gap between lessons, owning equipment and feeling confident on the water.

Aiming High Club

Weekly multi-activity club for young people with disabilities or additional needs.

Our participation surveys have shown us that participants across our centres are 7% more diverse than industry average*, and 61% more diverse when focusing on targeted outreach programmes.

*Source: British Marine 2022 participation survey looking at “any boating” activity.

I was so happy to find an activity that I really enjoyed and looked forward to the promise of more sailing opportunities. Since then, sailing has become a great way for me to get active, learn new skills and make lots of new friends from around the area. Sailing Club has become a valued part of my weekly routine. I feel that it has helped me, not only discover a new activity, but grow in self-confidence and interact with lots of other people. I enjoy being adventurous and solving problems but most of all, I love the feeling of being part of a team. Everyone here at the Sailing Club is so kind and encouraging. A big thank you to you all!”

Freya Murray
Sailing Club Participant, aged 13

All Community Programmes are subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation, enabling young people from all walks of life to participate. Each Community Programme is outcome focused and works towards our fundamental mission of transforming lives through sailing.

If you are interested in one of our subsidised programmes or would like more information, please leave some details below and we will get back to you for a friendly, informal chat. Some of our programmes can be partially or fully subsidised by the Andrew Simpson Foundation and all of our Centre instructors are specialised in working with SEN children.

Our impact so far

With increasing numbers of young people facing stress, anxiety, and inactivity, our work offers a much-needed antidote. Sailing contributes to improved mental and physical health, social connection, reduced crime, and increased confidence.

100%

said they felt part of a community.

97%

reported an increase in mental wellbeing

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A ground-breaking community programme for young people in Birmingham

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