NEW HORIZONS
New Horizons has multiple outcomes. From the initial taster sessions, participants could do more; over 18 young people completed their Stage 1 sailing certification, with ten of these advancing to Stage 2. Adults also took part, with 18 joining the Level 1 course and a further five continuing to Level 2. There are also career development and volunteering positions.
‘With sailing,
I love it now. When I’m passing here, I’m telling people about it. When I’m not passing here, I’m telling people about it,’ says Traze Mulzac, founder of DET Entertainment and DET Community, another group that has used All Aboard Watersports. ‘Sailing is possible, and that’s what you guys have got into my head.’ This mindset is key to The New
Horizons Project – Rob says that ‘many young people in the UK and Bristol face so many challenges as they grow up, particularly if they haven’t had access to resources.
Coming together as a community to offer new experiences is vital to make them aware of new possibilities.’
More opportunities Beyond building friendships,
confidence, and life skills such as leadership, time management and persistence, The New Horizons Project also highlights how sailing can open unexpected job opportunities. From roles in the travel and leisure industry
to working in harbours, sailing offers a variety
of prospects. Traze says, ‘They
weren’t just scratching the surface. They weren’t just trying to give you a little something. They were thinking about careers as well. And a lot of children, Black children, are just shown basketball and football, and
Above The New Horizons project enables local communities to get on the water together. Inset The joy of being afloat.
I’m not saying that’s a bad thing, but there needs to be more.’ With plans for future events and collaborations including working with more community groups, The New Horizons Project is poised to make an even greater impact in the years to come. And benefits for the clubs? Luke Hoather, manager at All Aboard Watersports, offers his view. ‘If other centres are on the fence about running projects like this, New Horizons is a showcase for why I became an instructor. Giving kids and young people that experience of coming off the water, absolutely buzzing, is why I got into this job.’ You can find opportunities for your community to get out on the water by emailing
sport.development@
rya.org.uk
“The change in the children went from them going in scared to wanting to capsize on purpose – absolutely crazy!”
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