Over the years, SYCSA has had many projects, each with a goal towards increasing what we can offer the communities and interests we aim to serve.
Whilst dinghy sailing is quite accessible, building such a capability for the community is not cheap. Factor in the wear and tear on equipment, dinghies, rescue boats, teaching material and it is an ongoing challenge.
Current Project
Information on the current project will be defined here.
Amazing Facts
In terms of investment, this is what we have had to purchase and maintain to be able to offer our services.
Boats | Equipment | People |
12 Topper 9 Optimist 10 Pico 1 Comet Trio 3 Wayfarers 1 Bahia 2 performance boats Road Trailers |
Class sails Life Jackets Spray Suits Wet Suits |
21 Dinghy Instructors 5 Powerboat Instructors 12 Advanced D.I. 5 Senior D.I. 3 Coach/Instructors |
Previous Projects
Project Names | Sponsors | Goal |
Fleet 2000 | Sport England | Enabled SYCSA to enhance the fleet of dinghies and offer more opportunities. |
Fleet 2000 and beyond | Gerber Foods and Soft Drinks
GE Elfun Sedgemoor District Council |
Broaden sailing fleet further to meet increasing demand and increase course availability |
Beyond Fleet 2000 | Viridor Credits Environmental Company
Sedgemoor District Council Bridgwater Freemasons Energy Solutions |
To meet new demands for training and racing |
Enable Youth | Sport England
Have a Heart Foundation |
Increase in provision for disadvantaged, disabled and more able youngsters. |
Enable All | Big Lottery Peoples Millions | Replacement of dinghies to enable all on a low to no cost basis to sail |
Enable Youth Racing | Sport England
Sedgemoor District Council Councillor Anne Bown EDF Community Fund |
To support the growing cadre of younsters who wish to race through the provision of Topper and Optimist dinghies |
Extend Youth and Adult Sailing | To replace dinghies and equipment so that we can continue to offer similar capabilities to the community |