Sailing and Windsurfing

Sailing and windsurfing are hugely fun, and occasionally challenging, activities that develop a young person’s character and build a positive relationship with being active outdoors. They help build confidence, resilience, and problem-solving skills as participants respond to changing wind and water conditions.

Both sports can be enjoyed recreationally or competitively and take place on lakes, rivers, and coastal waters. Participants develop key skills such as balance, coordination, teamwork, communication, and an appreciation of our unique blue spaces.

Primary formats

The primary School Games format brings the wonderful world of sailing into school without the need for a boat, board or any water.

The Sailing Skills for Life Festival is designed for all young people. These six sailing-related games can be played anywhere, with no boats or water required. The activities can be adapted to be competitive or purely participation-focused, making them accessible and inclusive for everyone.

Through fun and engaging challenges, young people will explore new ways of moving, learn sailing-inspired skills and language, and connect with a different kind of sporting experience through positive and meaningful participation.

Equipment needed

• Cones
• PE benches and mats
• Parachutes and ropes
• Other school equipment like chairs
• Hula hoops
• Spot markers
• Stationary – pen, paper, sticky tape
• QR codes (found on the activity cards) to support delivery.