OnBoard is an exciting initiative for children, aged 16 and under, to get involved in Sailing and windsurfing.

In Dorset there are opportunities to sail in four centres in Portland, Weymouth, Lyme Regis and Sutton Bingham.

Sessions take place at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer and then switch to Saturdays during the winter months.

For the latest information on the next session please call SailLaser on 0845 3373214.

To keep costs low, the OnBoard club depends on volunteers to drive and crew rescue boats, assist with on and off water instructing, and help launching and recovering the dinghies.

In return for their help volunteers are trained to help them achieve the qualifications they need.

To find out more about volunteering contact RYA Development OnBoard Officer Tony Wood on 07850 901386 or email tony_wood@weymouth.ac.uk Weymouth OnBoard at W.O.E.C.

PORTLAND

When? Saturday mornings until April

Where? At Sail Laser in Weymouth and Portland Sailing Academy www.sail-laser.com

How? To join the sessions just phone sail laser on 0845 3373214 and ask to join the OnBoard sessions.

For latest session dates call 07771286760

What to bring? Sail Laser provide you the essential kit to sail (this includes wet-suit, buoyancy aid, spray top and helmet).

You will need to bring some footwear to sail in, a change of clothes and towel. Also a £1 coin is useful for a locker.

Cost Each session costs just £10, or you can book four sessions at once for £34.

WEYMOUTH

When? April - October: Every Saturday 09:30 - 12:30.

Where? At Weymouth Outdoor Education Centre in Weymouth.

How? To join a session just phone WOEC on 01305 784927 and ask to join the Saturday OnBoard session.

What to bring? WEOC provide you the essential kit to sail (this includes wet-suit, buoyancy aid, spray top and helmet).

You will need to bring some footwear to sail in, a change of clothes and towel.

Cost Each session costs just £7.50.

LYME REGIS

Where? OnBoard at Lyme Regis Sea School Sessions on Tuesdays 6pm - 8pm.

To join a session contact: chrisjoynerlrss@yahoo.com or phone 01297 442644 You can visit Lyme Regis Sea School at www.lrss.org.uk