RYA Northern Ireland is looking for the next location to host its popular Women on Water (WOW) Festival.
As previously reported on Afloat.ie, the WOW initiative began in 2016, allowing over 500 women to get on the water with 12 clubs supporting the programme.
The annual festival helps to support and grow female participation in boating. It also helps those who take part to develop skills and water awareness, as well as improving their health and wellbeing.
There are usually opportunities to get on the water, as well as workshops and interesting talks from speakers.
Previous festivals have seen participants come together from across Northern Ireland – some who are new to the sport and trying it for the first time as well as lifelong sailors.
RYANI’s active clubs coordinator Lisa McCaffrey says: “The Women on Water Festival is a fantastic event each year for so many people and it has gone from strength to strength. It gives likeminded people an opportunity to take part in something they truly enjoy.
“The last two years has been difficult for so many people and the festival will provide a great opportunity to reconnect with club members, new participants and volunteers.
“The buzz is energising and in previous years we’ve heard some fantastic stories from people who have come along – they have all been through a brilliant experience together and this is the time to celebrate all that they’ve achieved.”
Lisa adds: “We are now asking clubs to complete an expression of interest form if they are keen to help organise and host the Festival with the help of our enthusiastic WOW Leader Group.”
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 1 April and clubs can apply online. For further information, email Lisa McCaffrey.
