Why did DSC sign up to become OnBoard?
Since the Club participated in the pilot scheme of the Bright Nights Programme a number of years ago it was an obvious step to make the jump, getting further resources into our hands to reintroduce our scheme post Covid.
What does OnBoard look like at DSC?
It only just started again in late August as restrictions relaxed, allowing us to get our young people back onto the water in a fun and informal training environment.
We’ve ambitious plans to have another pre Covid year again like 2019 with almost 100 new junior / family members, and our multiple Friday evening sailing sessions booked out.
We all long for those carefree balmy summers evenings again, the buzz around the club, our beautiful harbour and Donaghadee sound full of young people having fun on our fleet of toppers and picos. The safety boat crews teased by the BBQ in the courtyard wafting the smell of the fresh Jim Davenport burgers in their direction as the food and social evening gets going with the sailors and families from the first of three sessions.
What are the benefits of becoming an OnBoard club for DSC?
The big RYA machine in the background to help our volunteers to promote and provide back-office admin in the background.
How many sailors participated in OnBoard over the 2021 season?
Not too many as we initially only opened back up for existing DSC member’s families, so mid 20s. We plan to do some development training with our instructors, introducing the session cards, positioning them to be ready to progress both their own personal development through the instructor programme as it gets going again, and facilitating the start of the sailing journey for all out new sailors!
What is next for DSC as an OnBoard Centre?
Opening back to our wonderful local community again in 2022, both for our Friday BNS sailing, school and youth groups, exploiting the resources and training opportunities available from the Onboard scheme.
Since the Club participated in the pilot scheme of the Bright Nights Programme a number of years ago it was an obvious step to make the jump, getting further resources into our hands to reintroduce our scheme post Covid.
What does OnBoard look like at DSC?
It only just started again in late August as restrictions relaxed, allowing us to get our young people back onto the water in a fun and informal training environment.
We’ve ambitious plans to have another pre Covid year again like 2019 with almost 100 new junior / family members, and our multiple Friday evening sailing sessions booked out.
We all long for those carefree balmy summers evenings again, the buzz around the club, our beautiful harbour and Donaghadee sound full of young people having fun on our fleet of toppers and picos. The safety boat crews teased by the BBQ in the courtyard wafting the smell of the fresh Jim Davenport burgers in their direction as the food and social evening gets going with the sailors and families from the first of three sessions.
What are the benefits of becoming an OnBoard club for DSC?
The big RYA machine in the background to help our volunteers to promote and provide back-office admin in the background.
How many sailors participated in OnBoard over the 2021 season?
Not too many as we initially only opened back up for existing DSC member’s families, so mid 20s. We plan to do some development training with our instructors, introducing the session cards, positioning them to be ready to progress both their own personal development through the instructor programme as it gets going again, and facilitating the start of the sailing journey for all out new sailors!
What is next for DSC as an OnBoard Centre?
Opening back to our wonderful local community again in 2022, both for our Friday BNS sailing, school and youth groups, exploiting the resources and training opportunities available from the Onboard scheme.
