RYA Scotland is getting people afloat at Scotland’s Boat Show from the 13th-15th October at Kip Marina.

Following the success last year in getting hundreds of visitors to try boating for the first time, many more can experience a range of on the water activities at the show again this year.

Sportscotland National Centre Cumbrae and Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park will be involved in providing free sail and powerboat experiences during the three day event.

From cruising yachts to a motor cruiser or a fast RIB ride to fully accessible dinghies, visitors to the show will have the opportunity to get afloat with RYA Scotland. The programme of on-water experiences can be booked in advance at the Scotland’s Boat Show event website or by booking at the RYA Scotland Pavilion on the day.

Britsail, the RYA Training centre based at Kip Marina is providing experiences on board an Oceanis 411 while the Ocean Youth Trust’s ALBA Volunteer will be taking out groups for 2 hour taster sessions from the marina and highlighting the opportunities available through the trust. Doug Donnachie said, “We always enjoy Scotland’s Boat Show are delighted to be involved with RYA Scotland’s on the water activities and looking forward to an equal success this year.”

Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park is providing a number of Hansa Dinghies, offering a small boat sailing experience that is accessible by all. It will also be the third year for the powerboating experience that is custom built for wheelchair users aboard the Wheelyboat.

James Allan of RYA Scotland said. “We are really excited at RYA Scotland to get visitors on the water again this year, especially after such a positive response last year. We have again brought together some of our close partners to offer some great opportunities afloat that cater for everyone at Scotland’s Boat Show.”

Kevin Blamire, Scotland’s Boat Show organiser explains. “Our focus for us at Scotland’s Boat Show is getting people on the water and RYA Scotland delivers a safe and successful environment to try a range of boating for the first time, while providing some excellent advice for those with more sea time ashore. It is great to have the team on board again.”