Over 20 schoolchildren from Pembrokeshire have achieved sailing qualifications and gained confidence on the water after sponsorship from the Port of Milford Haven.
The port recently partnered with Pembrokeshire Performance Sailing Academy (PPSA) to offer learners from St Florence VC School and Golden Grove School in Pembroke the opportunity to complete their Youth Sailing stage one certificates.
With the port’s funding, youth sailing courses have been given to 24 students - 12 from St Florence VC school and 12 from Golden Grove School.
The Port of Milford Haven and PPSA have worked together on the waterway for several years and wish to give more people the opportunity to enjoy the marine environment in a fun, educated and safe way.
Richard Owens, chief instructor from PPSA, commented: “It’s been great to see the children from St Florence and Golden Grove schools participate in the RYA’s ‘on board’ scheme over the past six weeks.
"The scheme is a fantastic way to introduce young people to sailing and is proven to have a profound and positive effect on their lives. Life skills learned through sailing transfer from the water to the classroom and beyond.
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