Northamptonshire’s sailing clubs hold free open days in May for people to try out sailing

Seven of Northamptonshire’s sailing clubs are holding free open days for people to try out the sport next month. Northampton Sailing Club, based at Pitsford Reservoir, and Banbury SC, based at Boddington Reservoir in Byfield, will open their gates on Sunday May 4. Middle Nene SC, near Thrapston, follows on Bank Holiday Monday. The following Saturday, May 10, it is the turn of Hollowell SC - the 2012 RYA Club of the Year - to welcome all-comers to their open day. Saturday May 17 will then see Cransley SC, Rugby and Daventry SC and Northampton Sailability, which runs sailing for the disabled, all offering free ‘have a go’ sessions as part of national RYA Push the Boat Out weekend. Some of the clubs will also be providing free windsurfing and powerboating taster sessions. Jon Sweet, RYA sailing development officer for Northampton, said: “All of our clubs in Northamptonshire run accessible, affordable and inclusive activities for all, regardless of age, gender, background or experience. “These events are an incredible opportunity for local people in Northamptonshire to discover what sailing and sailing clubs are really like, and enjoy a fantastic, social outdoor sport where everyday life really does get left on the shore.” For details, visit www.rya.org.uk/go/ptbo