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28

Apr 2023

Lifestyle Family and Leisure
Lifestyle Family and Leisure

Ripon Sailing Club to hold free taster sessions tomorrow

Published: 28 Apr 2023, 12:46 BST

by John Grainger

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Boats on Ripon Sailing Club's lake near Farnham, Knaresborough.

Families looking for something new to do over the bank holiday weekend are being invited to try out sailing, free of charge. 

Ripon Sailing Club is giving novices their first taste of life on the water – and providing old hands with an opportunity to get back on board – as part of the Royal Yachting Association's Discover Sailing programme.

All newcomers will go afloat with an experienced helm who will be able to answer any questions.

Richard Pryke, Ripon Sailing Club commodore, said:

“We’re inviting the local community to come down to have a go at sailing, see what the club has to offer and get involved. Who knows, you might just love it!” 


The open day, from 10am to 4pm tomorrow (Saturday, April 29), will be held at Ripon Sailing Club’s base near Farnham, Knaresborough. The event will include trial sails, radio-controlled yacht demonstrations, Royal Yachting Association training courses for club members, York University team racing, and lots of information about membership benefits.

Would-be sailors are asked to bring soft-soled shoes, a change of clothes including a fleece and showerproof jacket, and a towel. 

Photo of a man and boy sailing in a dinghy.

The Discover Sailing open day is meant both for newcomers and for people coming back to sailing after a break.



Discover Sailing is a Royal Yachting Association initiative first held in March 2011. The 2023 event will see clubs and centres across the UK holding open days and inviting people to come and have a go at sailing and windsurfing.

For full details about Ripon Sailing Club, visit www.ripon-sc.org.uk or follow the club on Facebook.

For more information and to book a visit, contact Helen Voisey at membership@ripon-sc.org.uk.



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