Learn to sail with UKSA H20 clubs

UKSA is once more offering its H20 training programme for budding young sailors from the Isle of Wight.  Designed for 8-16 year olds, H20 training  offers young Island residents the opportunity to learn and improve at a variety of watersports throughout the summer months through weekly training sessions at UKSA.

UKSA's Director of Development Simon Davies explains,  "If you live on the Isle of Wight, are aged 8-16 and want the opportunity to explore and enjoy a new watersport, then these H20 training sessions are just the ticket.  Each week from April onwards we are running 3 hour sessions for young people wanting to learn the basics in either dinghy sailing, windsurfing, kayaking or Keel boating. We supply all the equipment and professional instruction, you just have to sign up and attend each week. It's all about having fun with your Friends and just giving it a go on the water."

Training will take place once a week in six week bocks for each sports, giving you the chance to master each of the watersports.  Each 6 week training block costs just £90, making this one of the most affordable ways to get to grips with watersports that the Island has to offer.  Once initial training is complete, you become a H20 club member and can take part in more advanced intensive training at UKSA with up to a 1/3rd discount.

Last years H20 programme saw over 100 young people from the Isle of Wight successfully take to the water. We hope that this years programme will increase that number and inspire local young people to make the most of the Island's fantastic watersports

If you would like to find out more, visit our website at http://www.uksa.org/h20club

Wanted: Firewalkers...

Save on heating bills this winter - sign up for the UKSA fire walk, it's only a month away.

All you have to do is get sponsorship for £100 and walk across red hot coals for the experience of a lifetime, what could be easier?

Tell your, family and friends as they are welcome to do the walk too, it's open to anyone.




There will be live music, bar promotions and a bbq!

The date is Wednesday 17th March 2010 starts 6PM - why not hot foot it down to UKSA.

For sponsorship forms, posters and more information Click here
or call 01983 203019

Historic Yacht Seeks New Home

UKSA is putting iconic yacht Gipsy Moth IV up for sale. The 53ft ketch, in which Sir Francis Chichester made his famed solo round the world trip in 1966, is seeking new owners to embark on new projects and help ensure her future as part of Britain's sailing heritage.

UKSA purchased Gipsy Moth IV in 2004 and, along with Yachting Monthly, raised funds through donations to restore the yacht and enable a crew of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to make a second round the world voyage. The project was a resounding success.

Since returning to Cowes in June 2007, the yacht has continued to provide sailing opportunities for young people and has also been available for public charter. There are now more suitable yachts that provide better opportunities to achieve the UKSA objectives for changing the lives of young people, leading UKSA to seek a new home for the yacht.

Jon Ely, Chief Executive at UKSA, commented: “The restoration and round-the-world voyage completed in 2007 changed the lives of many disadvantaged youngsters and restored a sad and decaying Gipsy Moth to a fine seaworthy condition.
We are proud of the part we have played in the history this vessel. It is now time for another to take her forwards and for us to focus on changing the lives of many more young people through our wide charitable work.

We are excited about her future and keen to find a good home for her. Any funds raised from the sale will go to benefit young people through the work of UKSA."

New STCW95 date released for March

If you need to complete your STCW95 Basic Training for this season, UKSA have just announced a new date from 9th - 14th March.

The cost of the course is £810 which includes all your accommodation and food.

Please call +44(0)1983 203034 for more information or to book on.

UKSA at Youth Sports Trust Conference in Telford.

Meet up with UKSA  on stand 117 at this years Youth Sports Trust Conference in Telford, and find out about how UKSA engages youngsters in maritime activities, and increases their chance for successful employment in the leisure and tourism market.

UKSA will also be delivering a workshop on "Raising attainment and achievement through maritime training" details below. 

Check out our P.E Adventure products at our website: www.uksa.org/schools

Title	W19: Improving achievement levels through maritime adventure activities
Times	13.30 - 14.30
Synopsis	Subjects covered: - Integrating curriculum into outdoor activities - How to get the best of outside the classroom teaching - Working with adventure activity providers - Myths about risk in water based activities - Badges, licenses, inspections of your activity centre - How best to deal with cover issues when taking cohorts out of class - Payment structures for getting students outside the classroom, keeping it inclusive
Deliverers:	Linda Melton, Head Teacher, The Wye Valley School and Jeremy Waitt, UKSA Schools Manager