Participation programmes

There are a number of programmes and initiatives run by the RYA that can increase participation at your training centre. Please follow the links below to find out more.

Discover Sailing

Run annually, Discover Sailing is the RYA’s national campaign to get everyone on the water. How can your centre get involved? Read more...

OnBoard

RYA OnBoard is a national programme which helps clubs and centres promote and deliver sailing and windsurfing opportunities to young people. Read more...

The Green Blue

The RYA's environmental awareness initiative, providing advice to boaters and marine businesses on how to think and act in an environmentally conscious way. Read more...

A number of activity sheets and educational resources are available for instructors to use, which can be downloaded from The Green Blue website. Download educational resources...

Duke of Edinburgh's Award

A voluntary, non-competitive programme of activities for anyone aged 14 to 25, giving young people the opportunity to experience new activities or develop existing skills. There are three progressive levels of programmes leading to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Award. Young people create their own DofE programme by choosing a volunteering, physical and skills activity, going on an expedition and, for their Gold award only, taking part in a residential activity. Read more...