Club Development:

The WYA has developed the Dragon Sail club model, which provides a sound framework to deliver quality instruction to junior and youth sailors. The WYA also supports the RYA Volvo Champion Club model to promote best practice in youth and junior race coaching.

We seek to build club capacity through the V-Team our volunteer training programme.

Participation:

The WYA has programmes in place to address equality of opportunity for all and specifically to promote sailing as an activity for women and girls. These are done through organised Try Sailing days, links with schools, youth organisations and local communities.

Performance:

The WYA organises Junior and Youth National Squads in Optimist, Topper, Laser, 29er and 420 sailing dinghies. The squads are successful with over 20 sailors selected for UK Olympic and National Squads. In 2005 Tom Mallindine and James Clark won the bronze medal at the ISAF Youth World Championships in the 420 class.

Environment:

The Association is committed to preserving the natural heritage of Wales by working with partners to achieve a sustainable use of the marine environment for recreation. WYA is a partner in the RYA/BMF Green-Blue initiative.

Planning:

The WYA responds regularly to consultations on planning issues, which may affect sailors rights to enjoy their recreation.

Legal:

The WYA works with the RYA to protect the right to enjoy participation with the minimum of red tape and bureaucracy.

Cruising:

The WYA represents members interests in navigational issues, access to marinas, facility provision and matters of marine safety.

Consultation:

The WYA responds to consultations on diverse matters at local, regional and national level. Partners include Sports Council for Wales, MCA, Wales Tourist Board, Environment Agency Wales and Countryside Council for Wales.