All Wales Boat Show - RYA Active Marina Experience arrives

by Emma Slater on 13 Jul 2013 After the success of inaugural RYA Active Marina Experience at the PSP Southampton Boat show last year, the WYA (Welsh Yachting Association) is happy to announce that the Active Marine Experience is coming to the All Wales Boat Show, 24 - 28 July being held at Conwy and Deganwy Quay Marinas in the County of Conwy.

The free on-the-water and shore based workshops in partnership with Celtic Cruising and Snowdonia Sailing School will provide visitors with the opportunity to refresh their boating skills and gain top tips from expert instructors. From berthing and boat handling to man overboard recovery, the workshops will run throughout the show providing visitors with some real hands-on experience.

'It’s a very exciting time for the RYA Active Marina Programme in Wales and the All Wales Boat Show is being held at the 1st Marina in Wales to officially become part of the RYA Active Marina Programme', comments Guy Maplas, RYA Yachting Development Officer.

'The workshops on offer are tailor made to build the knowledge and boost the confidence of boaters of all abilities and we are delighted to be able to share them with even more people', Guy continued.

Ruth Iliffe, WYA National Development Officer / Swyddog Datblygu Cenedlaethol, added: 'WYA is really excited to bring RYA Active Marina Experience to Wales and we hope it’s a great start to the launch of the programme in Wales.'

Places for the workshops at the show are very limited, so it is highly recommended you book your session in advance for either the shore based workshops or the first on-the-water sessions of the day, by visiting the Welsh Watersports Zone when you arrive at the show.



What’s on when?

24th July

Time Workshop Title
1130 – 1300 Managing tides – boat handling in strong tides
1330 – 1500 Start Yachting Taster Session
1530 – 1630 Boat Handling techniques – the theory (shore based)

25th July

Time Workshop Title
1130 – 1300 Man Over Board Workshop
1330 – 1500 Try Sail – just come and have a go
1530 – 1630 Boat Handling techniques – the theory (shore based)


26th July

Time Workshop Title
1130 – 1300 Start Yachting Taster Session
1300 – 1430 Man Over Board Workshop
1430 – 1600 Start Yachting Taster Session
1630 – 1730 Boat Handling techniques – the theory (shore based)

27th July

Time Workshop Title
1130 – 1300 Managing tides – boat handling in strong tides
1330 – 1500 Man Over Board Workshop
1500 – 1630 Start Yachting Taster Session
1630 – 1730 Boat Handling techniques – the theory (shore based)

Please note: availability is limited and each session is weather dependent. Life jackets will be supplied and must be worn. Minimum age 18 (From 10 years upwards if accompanied by a parent or guardian). Workshops are subject to change nearer the time due to unforeseen circumstances so please check at time of booking.

The RYA Active Marina Experience is part of the RYA Active Marina Programme which encourages and supports increased berth holder activity by partnering with marinas, RYA recognised training centres, berth holder groups and yacht clubs to establish or enhance a programme of training, cruising and social opportunities.

For further information about the programme, click here
All Wales Boat Show website