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On Board gives SBS youngsters a taster

ON BOARD: The RYA says its On Board campaign gave 350 children a taste of sailing at the Southampton Boat Show last month.
On Board: 350 children got a taste of sailing at SBS
On Board: 350 children got a taste of sailing at SBS

This is over twice the number who tried it out last year, and reflects the enormous effort that RYA head office staff put into the event. This year saw more sessions, run back-to-back, with more boats and more instructors on duty.

Over one single weekend, 150 children were kitted out and given on-water sessions by the staff instructors at the show. Their efforts were recognised in letters and e-mails from a number of parents, who were clearly delighted at the outcome.

The RYA offers its thanks to Laser, RS and EZ Dock for supplying the boats and the dock to make this event possible.

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On Board: 350 children got a taste of sailing at SBS

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