September 2005 saw the second batch of 6 youngsters from Otterhampton Primary School achieve their RYA Stage 1 Young Sailors award.

• The first group of 6 children completed their course successfully in 2004, which is the first year that this project ran.

• These courses were run by SYCSA and sponsored by Combwich Cruising Club. Bill Johnson of the Combwich club raised the sponsorship money from local companies and provided the youngsters with a place on the course.

• To gain their place each youngster had to make an original piece of artwork, which was judged by Bill and his group. The successful students were guided through their RYA recognized course by SYCSA Instructors Lisa Hodge and Amy Salter. Lisa is seen here presenting the youngsters with their certificates.

• The students sailed in Optimist dinghies, which were given to SYCSA by the South West Region of the RYA.

• After the course, several of the young sailors went on to join the SYCSA Saturday Club to extend their sailing skills.The instructors Lisa & Amy are themselves a product of the SYCSA Saturday Club.

 

• Well done to all concerned another bright outcome has been achieved.