RYA Northern Ireland has announced this year’s Women on Water Festival, which is set to be an action-packed day at Donaghadee Sailing Club.
This event, which will take place on Saturday 23 July, will be the third festival to run since 2019.
The Women on Water programme has grown from strength to strength in recent years and the Festival offers both experienced sailors and those who have never even stepped on a boat to come together to try some water activities, have fun and meet new people.
RYA Northern Ireland’s Active Clubs Co-Ordinator Lisa McCaffrey says: “We are delighted to be able to run the Women and Water Festival at Donaghadee Sailing Club this year. It’s always such a fun-filled day and the Festival really helps to support and grow female participation in boating.
“Last year the key motivator for coming along was to have some fun and everyone who attended certainly did that! We had participants from right across Northern Ireland attending Carrickfergus Sailing Club and some of our participants are now continuing on with their boating journey at their local club.
“It’s also a great opportunity for participants to develop skills and water awareness, as well as improving their health and well-being.”
There will be an opportunity to take part in Dinghy Sailing, Keelboat sailing, powerboating, paddleboarding and snorkelling
Some of the participants from last year shared their thoughts on the Festival:
“Having never even set foot on a boat other than a ferry, I was so new to all of this. Everyone who was there to either take our group or take us out on the boats were informative, relaxed, reassuring and fun! I really did enjoy my day.”
“What amazing day from the get-go. So well organised and so much fun. Every activity was so well organised. Everyone shared their knowledge, give us the opportunity to have a go and we had so much fun during it all.”
“I had the best day’s fun, laughed all day. Learnt lots of new skills, tried lots of things I wouldn’t normally attempt and made many new friends.”
Spaces are limited so anyone interested is advised to book early. Participants do not need to have any sailing experience – just the ambition to try something new and meet some fantastic people.
To book your space, click HERE…
If you are interested in finding out more about the festival, please contact lisa.mccaffrey@rya.org.uk
