West Wiltshire Youth Sailing Association

New Year Frostbite Sail
2025-01-04 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
Details Here

HRH The Princess Royal visit to WWYSA
2025-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
1. RSVP Requirement:
As required by the Royal Household protocols, we kindly request that you RSVP by Friday 3rd January 2025 for all members of your party. Please note, if we do not receive your RSVP by this date, your name will not appear on the guest list and therefore you will not be permitted to enter the premises.
2. Identification and Invite Confirmation:
On the day of the event, anyone aged 16 or over will need to bring valid photographic ID and present your invite email upon arrival for security purposes.
3. Parking:
Please be aware that the car park will not be available. We recommend making alternative parking arrangements and encourage lift-sharing with other attendees. There is a car park within walking distance of the club, just past the train station. Please note charges apply and are only payable using phone app or card.
4. Photography and Mobile Phones:
As required by the Royal Household protocols, personal photography is not permitted during the event. All phones must be switched off and put away. We will have an official photographer capturing the event.
5. Consent for Photography:
Please indicate in your RSVP whether or not you give consent for yourself and/or your child to be photographed during the event. These photos may be used on our website, social media and club newsletter.
6. Limited Toilet Facilities:
Please note that there will be limited toilet facilities available at the venue during the visit.
7. Invitation Limitations:
This invitation is extended to members and their direct family only to a maximum of 5 persons. We kindly ask that you adhere to this limitation. The name of each person attending must be provided at the time of the RSVP, with no exceptions. Places for additional family members are limited, so we encourage you to reply as early as possible to secure their attendance.
8. Arrival Time:
You must be on site no later than 1:25 PM. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate any entries after this time. Please allow time for parking and walking to the club.
9. Outdoor Event:
You will be outdoors for the duration of the visit (approximately 1.5 hours), so we recommend you dress warmly to ensure your comfort.

AI Winter Training
2025-01-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
ON SHORE: ways that people learn;stages of learning
ON WATER: man overboard, coming alongside

Disability Awareness Course
2025-01-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
Peter Bone, Sailing Developer – RYA South West, has kindly offered to run a 1-day course on Disability Awareness.
This will be held on Saturday 25th January 2025 starting at 9.30am and will be held at our Clubhouse. It is anticipated to finish around 4.00pm so please bring your own lunch.
Spaces are limited so please can you email Principal@WWYSA.org.uk if you would like to reserve your space.
A maximum number of 12 can be accommodated initially but if the demand is higher, Pete has said he will see what he can do.
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Around 1 in 5 people have a disability so understanding the barriers that prevent people taking part is really important.
Based on the social model of disability and using several scenarios, the course will give you:

A set of frameworks, principles and models to engage people so that can be active and take part in boating
Ideas on identifying and removing barriers to participation
The confidence and skills to adopt a person centred approach based on asking not assuming, listening and adapting, and delivering opportunities to get on the water and learning from them.

AI Winter Training
2025-02-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
ON SHORE: RYA EDICTS model
ON WATER: rudderless & centreboard-less sailing

RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show
2025-02-22 - 2025-02-23 | Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, Gate F, Farnbourough, GU14 6TQ, United Kingdom
The must-see sailing and watersports event of the year will return to Farnborough International on 22-23 February 2025.
Featuring dinghy sailing, windsurfing, wingsurfing, foiling and paddleboarding, however you like to get afloat, we’ve got you covered. Join us for interactive family fun, watersports displays and demos, live coaching sessions, hundreds of boats and the biggest names in marine retail all under one roof.
Find out more via the video below, or on the RYA website.
Tickets can be purchased from the WYA Website here

AI Winter Training
2025-03-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
ON SHORE: presentation & visual aids
ON WATER: sailing backwards, follow-my-leader

First Aid Course
2025-03-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom

Pre-Season Training
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
Refresher Sessions.
For 2025 it is essential that all volunteers & instructors attend one of these two sessions so that I can update everyone on any changes in operations and also so that we can cover some basic recovery drills when driving the safety boats.

Monday Youth Sailing
2025-04-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
Our weekly Monday night Youth Sailing Training.
For more information about our Youth Sailing training, please click here.

Wednesday Youth Sailing
2025-04-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
Our weekly Wednesday night Youth Sailing Training.
For more information about our Youth Sailing training, please click here.

Friday Youth Sailing
2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-25 18:00, 2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
Our weekly Friday night Youth Sailing Training.
For more information about our Youth Sailing training, please click here.

Pre-Season Training catch up session
2025-04-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom

Sunday Family Sail
2025-05-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
Unfortunately Dauntsey’s has cancelled their planned sailing event this Sunday, but we can go ahead with a family social sail on the 11th May 10 until 3 pm. Why not bring a packed lunch and come and have some fun on the water? This event is open to all members regardless of age and ability and it’s a great opportunity for you to practice your sailing skills.
For further details, please contact Juley directly at rearcommodore@wwysa.org.uk

WWYSA Portland Trip - May 25
2025-05-18 | Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, WPNSA, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1SA, United Kingdom
We are excited to invite you to the first of our two upcoming sailing events at the renowned Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) – the 2012 Olympic sailing venue! This fantastic day out is hosted at the Andrew Simpson Centre and offers a brilliant opportunity for our members to experience open water sailing in a stunning location.
Further information can be found on our recent news post

Model Boats - J Class Open Day
2025-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
WWYSA RC Boats team are running their annual J Class Open Day.
Click for further details

2025 Adult Sailing Course : Level 1
2025-06-21 - 2025-06-22 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
PROVISIONAL DATE
To register your interest in this course, please scan the QR code below or click here to complete our registration form.

July 25 Members Sail
2025-07-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
Another opportunity to come down to the club and enjoy the facilities in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Why not bring a packed lunch and come and have some fun on the water?
This event is open to members only regardless of age and ability and it’s a great opportunity for you to practice your sailing skills.
To ensure we have sufficient resources to help man the event, can you please click the RSVP below.
For further details, please contact Juley directly at rearcommodore@wwysa.org.uk

WWYSA Portland Trip - July 25
2025-07-13 | Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, WPNSA, Osprey Quay, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1SA, United Kingdom
Join Us for another Fantastic Sailing Experience at Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy!
We are excited to invite you to our second trip of the year at the renowned Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) – the 2012 Olympic sailing venue! This fantastic day out is hosted at the Andrew Simpson Centre and offers a brilliant opportunity for our members to experience open water sailing in a stunning location.
WPNSA boasts excellent facilities for both sailors and non-sailors alike, including a café, showers, and a pleasant terrace for relaxing. The Andrew Simpson Centre provides a modern fleet of boats, outstanding instructors, and full safety cover to ensure everyone has a fun and safe experience. For those not sailing, there are plenty of nearby attractions to enjoy as well.
Our July trip follows our usual path and take place on 13th July 2025, running from 9am to 4pm with a break for lunch. This event is open to anyone who is a member of WWYSA and holds a Youth Stage 1 qualification or is at an Adult Level 1 equivalent. The cost for this year’s event is £67, which is £2 more than the previous trips.
If you’d like to join us, please confirm your place by completing our online registration form before the 27th June. Once registered, we will send you an invoice and link to our online payment system.

2025 Adult Sailing Course : Level 2
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-20 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom

2025 Adult Sailing Courses
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-14 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
Subject to Numbers
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Level 1 and Level 2 courses planned for June & July did not run. We had planned to run a Level 3 course over the weekend of September 13th & 14th. Our thoughts as a sailing team are that we could run two or even three courses simultaneously depending on the numbers interested in each level.
Could you please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to attend a Level 1, Level 2 or a Level 3 course over this weekend so that we can see if all 3 courses may be able to be run or whether we are going to have to run one and postpone the other two levels until early next season.
