West Wiltshire Youth Sailing Association

AI Winter Training
2025-12-13 12:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-22 12:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom

WWYSA EGM - Nov 25
2025-11-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom
Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)
Date: 24th November 2025
Time: 19:00
Venue: WWYSA Clubhouse
Why We Need an EGM
WWYSA is about to be gifted the land and lake, which is an exciting opportunity and a major step forward for the Association. However, owning land also creates new responsibilities and risks that we must handle carefully.
At present, as a Registered Charity, WWYSA cannot hold property in its own name. Instead, the land would legally have to be held by individual trustees. This would place a heavy burden on them, making them personally liable for any issues or claims relating to the property.
Our normal AGM must be held before year-end, but the detailed legal and governance changes required to deal with this will not be ready in time. By holding this EGM, members can:

Agree the direction we take as an organisation.
Give the trustees and management team authority to begin the work on a new structure.
Ensure there is time to consult members fully before the AGM in January 2026, where final decisions will be taken.

Purpose of the Meeting
The purpose of this meeting is to decide whether WWYSA should begin the process of transitioning from a Registered Charity to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
A CIO is a special legal structure designed for charities. It keeps all the benefits of charity status (such as Gift Aid, tax relief, and credibility with funders) but also provides:

Legal personality – the CIO itself can own land and sign contracts.
Limited liability – trustees are not personally liable for the Association’s assets or debts (except in cases of fraud or negligence).
Simpler regulation – unlike a charitable company, a CIO only reports to the Charity Commission.

Proposed Resolution
That the members of West Wilts Youth Sailing Association approve in principle the transition of the Association from an unincorporated charity into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), and authorise the trustees/management committee to:

Draft a new CIO Constitution for circulation and member review.
Submit an application to the Charity Commission for registration of WWYSA as a CIO.
Bring the final draft CIO Constitution back to the membership for adoption at the Annual General Meeting in January 2026, at which point members will also be invited to apply for and elect to serve as trustees of the CIO, including its officer roles (Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, etc.).
Continue to operate under the existing trustee/management structure until the CIO is formally adopted.

Voting

Only current paid-up members are entitled to vote.
The resolution requires a two-thirds majority of those present and voting.
Members unable to attend may appoint a proxy.
Members must sign in as registration of attendance

Note to Members
This EGM is about setting the direction of travel. The full details — including the new constitution and structure — will be prepared and circulated during 2025 for consultation and then formally adopted at the AGM in January 2026.

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.

2025 Adult Sailing Course : Level 2
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-20 | 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.

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.

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

2025 Adult Sailing Course : Level 1
2025-06-21 - 2025-06-22 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom

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

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

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

Friday Youth Sailing
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-25 18:00, 2025-04-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-11 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.

Wednesday Youth Sailing
2025-04-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-09 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.

Monday Youth Sailing
2025-04-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-07 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.

Pre-Season Training catch up session
2025-04-12 12:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Pre-Season Training
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Westbury Lake, Station Approach, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4HP, United Kingdom

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

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
2025-02-15 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

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.
