Transitioning from Youth to Adult Sailing
The Irish Cruiser Racing Association (ICRA) has just announced grants for sailing clubs to institute programs that help young sailors transition from youth dinghy programs to adult racing. The scheme aimed at under-25s is intended to bridge the gap between junior programmes, which have good participation, and adult participation which is suffering from a serious fall off in numbers. An initial capital grant is intended to help clubs commit to purchase of a boat, followed by coaching, mentoring and other supports. It's based on a program underway at Howth Yacht Club which is reported to be getting good retention. I'd like to know more about that.