Club is ready to Push Boat Out
LAST year more than 380 centres and 25,000 people across Britain took part in the Royal Yachting Association’s Push The Boat Out campaign.
This year, key clubs around the North East are again opening their doors to visitors as part of the campaign to encourage more people to have a go at sailing.
One of the oldest and most successful clubs in the region is Tynemouth Sailing Club, which nestles in the sheltered waters of Priors Haven on the north bank of the River Tyne.
The club provides a range of training courses and coaching and has a successful racing fleet, with members competing at national and international level.
Commodore Paul Cook and Training Centre Principal Mike Shipway and their team will be on hand to welcome visitors at the club’s Push The Boat Out day on Saturday, May 5 (10.00-4.00).
Cook said: “We have members from all over the area, coming from all sorts of background.
“The club has also helped people with disabilities experience boating and sailing.
“We hope people will come along to our Push The Boat Out day and meet some of our members and have a look around the clubhouse.
“It has, in the past, been a very enjoyable day.
“Having done this event for several years we know how to make sure people get the best out of the time spent with us.”
To take part in a 40-minute taster sail at the open day (which costs £5 with wetsuits and buoyancy aids provided), visit www.tynemouthsc. co.uk.
On Saturday, May 12, South Shields Sailing Club will hold their open day.
For more information about Push The Boat Out events in the region, go to www.rya.org.uk/go/ptbo.