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RYA Youth Sailing Pathway Status awarded to Oxford Sailing Club

by Colin West 31 Jan 01:55 PST
RYA Eric Twiname Junior & Youth Team Racing Championships at Oxford © RS Sailing

Oxford Sailing Club is delighted to announce that we have been awarded the British Sailing Pathway Club status by the RYA — a fantastic recognition of the strength and quality of our developing youth programme.

The RYA youth sailing pathway is designed to help young sailors build strong fundamentals, enjoy racing in a friendly, supportive environment, and develop a lifelong love of the sport. Becoming a Pathway Club places Oxford SC within a national network committed to providing high-quality, affordable junior training and creating vibrant communities of young sailors.

Colin West, Commodore of Oxford SC, said: "Achieving RYA Pathway Club status is a fantastic milestone for the club. It reflects the dedication of our instructors and volunteers, and it gives our young sailors a structured, inspiring route to grow in confidence and ability. This recognition strengthens our commitment to nurturing the next generation of the sport."

Tom Cochrane, Training Principal, added: "This endorsement from the RYA highlights the quality of our youth coaching and the passion our team brings to developing young sailors. We're excited about what this means for our junior members and the future of sailing at Farmoor."

As a newly recognised Pathway Club, Oxford SC will continue working closely with the RYA to grow our youth section, expand training opportunities, and create even more ways for young people to enjoy sailing, learn new skills and feel part of an enthusiastic, supportive community.

Find out more about our youth sessions, training and upcoming activities at www.oxfordsailing.club or view our YouTube Short.

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