This year’s On The Water programme proved highly successful providing 1,114 young people aged 9-14 a chance to try out sailing, paddle sports and much more, free of charge.
 
The On The Water programme was located in London, Birmingham and Liverpool - urban areas where young people would not usually have the chance to do water sports.

DPC Youth Club said:
 
“Just a huge thank you for the opportunity to involve our young people in this project. I’ve seen some very pleasing, positive changes in our group dynamics and the young people’s individual challenges.”

We also received great feedback from parents saying: 
 
“Really lovely to be able to come and do this, great opportunity for kids, thank you. Instructors were great, all included and felt safe, respected kids choice but also really encouraged them in kind a way, thank you!”

 
“My son is autistic and very shy, so it is hard to find things which he is confident enough and willing to engage in. The On The Water project got him out of the house in the fresh air, socialising and exercising.”
 
“Different experience for my children to try and do, especially living in an urban area. They also learnt very useful new skills.”

A special thanks to our funders for On The Water and instructors for making this happen. 

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