Discover Sailing/Powerboating/Kayaking

Want to try Sailing, Powerboating & Kayaking?

County Antrim Yacht Club is hosting a Discover Sailing, Powerboating and Kayaking Event on Saturday 10 May.

This offers two sessions in the morning for all activities and two sailing sessions in the afternoon.

1. Sailing taster sessions with RYA qualified Instructors and Coaches.
2. Powerboating tasters will follow the RYA Powerboat Level 1 syllabus with a RYA Powerboat Instructor leading.
   • (Each of the Sailing & Powerboat sessions are £5 per person which includes a Bacon or Sausage Bap at the morning sessions and a Burger or Hotdog from the BBQ in the afternoon
3. Kayaking (sit-on) is scheduled for two morning taster sessions that will be £5 per person and includes a Bacon or Sausage Bap on return to shore. PaddleNI Instructor - James Sommerville.
4. Members with their own craft, a dinghy, Paddle board or Kayak may take part in a morning or afternoon sessions. They must register using the booking system. This will help the organisers provision the safety cover and refreshments.

The Format:

• Morning Sessions are Block A - 1000 to 1200, Block B -1100 to 1300
• Lunch break
• Afternoon sessions are Block C - 1330 to 1530, Block D - 1430 to 16:30 (Note : there are no kayaking sessions in the afternoon) - there is one PB Level 1 in the afternoon.
• Session times described over a 2 hrs duration will include preparation, on the water activities for approx. 45-60mins and debrief after the session.
• On arrival go to the Registration Team.
• You will receive a Welcome, given time to change and go on the water for your chose activity, then ashore for a BBQ and debrief by the Volunteer Members to answer any questions you may have.

Essential requirements:

• All under 18s (minimum age 8 for sailing) must be accompanied by an adult (booking required)
• Kayaking over 8 yrs and Powerboat sessions - you must be over 12 yrs
• Booking is essential for all activities
• Visitors must wear appropriate clothing (For Sailing/Powerboating only; clothes/shoes that will get wet are ok, plus a warm wind and waterproof coat/trousers.) you will be on a slipway in the water to transfer into a Dinghy or RIB.
• For Kayaking; you must wear a wetsuit and the Club can provide you with a suitable Buoyancy aid and safety helmet.
• Everyone on the water must wear a personal buoyancy aid/life jacket (these will be provided should you not have one).
• Please bring one if you already own one.

Last updated 8:15am on 30 April 2025