Pevensey Bay Youth Squad

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• For our younger members to learn about the sea and sailing under the guidance of parents, instructors and other experienced sailors.
• To encourage further integration in other club activities.
• To build on the fantastic club spirit.
• To promote club membership.
• To have fun.

• To have fun (you can never have too much fun).
• To sail as often as possible.
• To learn to sail in a safe, responsible and considerate way.
• To award certificates for progress.
• To develop sailors who can confidently participate in the general club sailing activities.
• To have a safety boat on the water whenever sailing is in progress.
• To have instructors at the club whenever possible.
• To have an officer of the day (OOD) at the club to help oversee the running of the activities.

• To attend the briefing and de-briefing at each session.
• To look after the club equipment.
• To sail only in the designated area.
• To take advice offered, particularly from the safety boat crew, OOD or an instructor.
• To help with all the activities.
• To make an effort to learn to sail.
• To wear an approved and properly fitting buoyancy aid while afloat.
• Parents (or nominated person) must be responsible for the children at all times. (P.B.S.C. instructors, OODs and helpers cannot be responsible for the children at the club and are only there in an advisory capacity).
• To notify us in advance if you are unable to attend.

• Children should be able to swim at least 25 metres in sailing clothes and be confident in water.
• Warm and waterproof clothing should be worn.
• Hard hats should be worn while sailing.

The club has high hopes for this ambitious scheme. Many enthusiastic people are giving their time to make it a success. Please give us your input. We welcome your suggestions (and offers of help). Speak to one the organisers or E-mail Jane Keen at jane.keen@pbsc.org.uk

Press Release

Pevensey Bay Sailing Club has instigated an ambitious new plan to encourage young people to take part in the wonderful sport of sailing. The club has high hopes that the scheme will become a model for sailing clubs around the country. The target of 50 youngsters for 2004 looks achievable. To date 37 have already enrolled!

The Pevensey Bay youth squad consists of three categories:

This is our group of beginners.	For intermediates wanting to improve their sailing.	Our top group working on advanced boat handling skills and racing.

The scheme got underway on Saturday 24th April in glorious weather conditions. 19 boats took to the water with 11 from the youth squad. Three qualified instructors set various tasks to gauge the skill level of the young sailors. They were impressed by the competency of the youngsters and also the enthusiasm of the myriad of parents and helpers on the beach.

The youth squad organizing committee is in talks with several local sponsors. The club welcomes involvement with local businesses.

Lessons and racing will continue throughout the summer. For budding sailors out there who want to give it a try just contact Pevensey Bay Sailing Club on any weekends.

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