Come along to GBYC and give sailing a go. The event is free and open to everyone Adults and Children over 6years old.

Sailing is a fun, safe, accessible and affordable sport that welcomes participation from people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities. There are many different ways to get started in sailing through Discover Sailing and a range of opportunities for you to continue sailing at clubs as you develop your skills, experience and confidence.

You don’t need to own a boat to enjoy sailing. We can provide boats and we have boat owners looking for crew. You don’t need to be a member to get started in sailing because all the Discover Sailing Programs are accessible for people who are not members of clubs.

Bring along:

• Hat
• Water Bottle
• Sunscreen
• Towel
• Lunch
• Change of Clothes

Overview
A Discover Sailing Day will give you the opportunity to go for a sail and have a look around your local Sailing Club.

Prerequisites

• Water confident
• When signing up - Register the person who wants to try sailing
• You will need to register for a Sail Pass - this provides free insurance for the Discover Sailing Session

• Choose: SailPass membership

Who should discover sailing?

A Discover Sailing Day is for anyone wanting to visit a sailing club and discover sailing for the first time.

Outcome

You will have experienced sailing and have been introduced to your local Sailing Club, who will have provided you with information on what other opportunities, courses and activities are on offer that will enable you to continue your participation in sailing.

Experience Overview

This course is for participants keen to experience what dinghy sailing is about.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This is the perfect 'taster' for anyone who wants to discover sailing for the first time. This is the perfect introduction and can be the ideal way for you to begin your sailing journey, without having to commit to a full training course.

Course Outcome

Following the course, you will receive a completion certificate.

We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. To learn more, click here.