Please select your home edition
Edition
Vaikobi 2024 LEADERBOARD

Lochcarron Sailing Club recognised for making waves in the local community

by RYA Scotland 1 Mar 15:20 GMT
Lochcarron Sailing Club recognised for making waves in the local community © Marc Turner

Earning recognition for boosting access to sailing in a rural setting, those working behind the scenes at Lochcarron Sailing Club are commended with an RYA Scotland Impact Award.

RYA Scotland Impact Awards are designed to reward hard work and dedication within the Scottish boating community.

Today, recognition is going to those at Lochcarron Sailing Club, who have shown dedication to providing education and coaching opportunities, helping increase accessibility to sailing in a rural and isolated environment.

Commended for going 'above and beyond' in terms of their regional collaboration with other clubs and RYA Training Centres, those at Lochcarron have truly elevated their club offering.

Included in that offering are the clubs training weeks, with participant numbers growing year on year.

Oriel Woods, Lochcarron SC Commodore said:

"Word seems to have gotten out about our training weeks, so we've been getting lots of people coming - it's nice to see. We've got a lot of children and grandchildren of people who learned here previously which is nice.

"The main focus is just to get people sailing.

"There's no one person who makes everything happen - it's a group effort."

Recognising the journey Lochcarron SC has had over the years, club member Steve took the chance to reflect on his own experience:

"I've been involved with this club since it began, we've been going 30 years or more, and we've grown it from a two berth caravan and a couple of toppers to what you see today."

Becoming a key part of the community, it's clear those involved behind the scenes at Lochcarron are eager to provide top quality experiences.

Club member and parent Angela Goodman said: "I help with whatever the club want to put on as events for members. The club is an amazing team to be part of, there are so many people who work hard.

"It's lovely that someone has nominated the club for an Impact Award. We just really enjoy being here, and love introducing people to sailing - it's really nice. It's a great sport to be involved in."

With all courses and sessions delivered with an emphasis on "sailing, fun and friendship", Lochcarron SC are dedicated to ensuring a positive and welcoming environment for all.

Make sure to watch the full story on the RYA Scotland YouTube channel now, and show Lochcarron SC some love by following them on social media.

If you've been impressed by the team at Lochcarron, check out some of other RYA Scotland impact awards for even more inspirational stories.

Related Articles

Impact Award creator turned recipient recognised
Commitment is certainly a word that applies to Marc Turner, the latest award recipient RYA Scotland Impact Awards are designed to recognise exceptional commitment within the Scottish sailing community. Commitment is certainly a word that applies to Marc Turner, the latest award recipient. Posted on 30 Aug
Parents creating some serious Scottish Feva fever
Jon and Sarah Ewer are credited with growing numbers, opportunities and community Two dedicated parents have been awarded with an RYA Scotland Impact Award, recognising their contribution to the RS Feva Dinghy Sailing Class here in Scotland. Posted on 1 Jun
Castle Semple volunteer celebrated
RYA Scotland Impact Award to recognise his commitment and contribution After years of hard work and dedication, Alan Falconer of Castle Semple Sailing Club in Lochwinnoch has been awarded an RYA Scotland Impact Award to recognise his commitment and contribution. Posted on 29 Apr
Inspiring duo BooM-ing Scottish windsurfing
Nick Jupp and Paul Dunn have demonstrated exceptional commitment in sharing their passion Nick Jupp and Paul Dunn - the two halves of BooM Windsurfing have demonstrated exceptional commitment in sharing their passion for windsurfing off Scotland's beaches. Posted on 29 Mar
Gourock Sailor Commended
For Transforming Youth Programme Inspirational individuals, tireless team players, and valued volunteers - these are the people that make boating happen here in Scotland. Posted on 27 Jan
RYA Scotland Winter Championships
56 junior and youth entrants battled at Largs 56 junior and youth entrants across six classes gathered for the Winters Championships over the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd of December in Largs for a sought-after opportunity for sailors to come together from all corners of the country. Posted on 3 Dec 2023
Scottish Disability Sport Week
Celebrating Rory McKinna's achievements in sailing The first Scottish Disability Sport Week, 27 November to 3 December 2023, is a great chance to celebrate the transformative impact sport can have on people's lives. Posted on 3 Dec 2023
RYA Scotland Impact Award - Jamie Rodger
For work at voluntary run charity in Campbeltown, Kintyre Seasports Jamie Rodgers helped achieve RYA Recognised Training Centre (RTC) status for the voluntary run charity in Campbeltown, Kintyre Seasports, and has been nominated for an RYA Scotland Impact Award. Posted on 30 Jun 2023
RYA Scotland Impact Report 2022-23
People Places and Communities is our strategic plan for the three years from 2022 to 2025 RYA Scotland's impact across sailing, windsurfing, powerboating and the wider boating community in Scotland is varied. The principles are set out in a strategy based around the People, Places and Communities we support. Posted on 23 Jun 2023
Cheryl Taylor receives RYA Scotland Impact Award
RYA Senior Instructor volunteers her own time at Dalgety Bay Sailing Club Cheryl is an RYA Senior Instructor who volunteers her own time to teach and introduce sailing to young kids at Dalgety Bay Sailing Club, and has been nominated for a RYA Scotland Impact Award. Posted on 2 Jun 2023