Cumbrae Watersports Centre had a strong presence at Scotland's Boat Show in Inverkip at the weekend.

They were part of RYA Scotland's initiative getting hundreds of people afloat, many for the first time.

Hundreds of show visitors had the opportunity to try boating in a range of practical on the water experiences aimed at inspiring participants.

RYA Scotland coordinated over two hundred free sail and powerboat experiences over the three day event.

Sportscotland National Centre Cumbrae helped provide practical powerboat experiences at the show that really gave people an hands on feel for the exhilaration and freedom of exploring our waters.

Cumbrae Watersports instructor Tom Thurlow said: “It’s been great getting more people out on the water and giving them a taster of powerboating. We recognised a few faces who had been on courses with us over the season and they are back to try something different.”

The larger vessels sailing experiences were delivered by Britsail and the Ocean Youth Trust. The trust’s ALBA Volunteer took groups out for longer sessions and highlighted the opportunities available through the trust.

Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park provided a number of Hansa Dinghies, offering a small boat sailing experience sailing around the marina and provided accessible by all.

James Allan of RYA Scotland said. “It’s been a really successful weekend at Scotland’s Boat Show even though we did get some horrendous weather we managed to get lots of people out on the water and introduce them to boating. There has been a real buzz around all the stands with a lot of folk coming along and enjoying seeing what boating has to offer."