BUDDING young sailors in Tenby are being encouraged to take to the water, thanks to the Port of Milford Haven.
The Port's Community Fund has sponsored two Feva XL dinghies, which are RYA-recommended youth training boats.
The dinghies will not only help youngsters at Tenby Sailing Club master sailing skills, but will help them compete on a regional and national basis.
More than 25 members between the ages of eight and 18 currently train on Wednesday evenings and regularly take part in regattas and events organised by RYA Wales at other clubs in Pembrokeshire.
Alistair Mackay from Tenby Sailing Club said the club was going from strength to strength, with junior graduating to the regular club races.
He added: "This has only happened because of the support given by the Port of Milford Haven and Sports Wales development grants to enable the club to purchase a fleet of competitive racing dinghies."
Said the Port's assistant harbourmaster and community fund chairman, John Warneford: "It's great to see so many young people enjoying sailing activities, and the new boats are a fantastic addition to their fleet."
To apply to the Port of Milford Haven's Community Fund,visit www.mhpa.co.uk/financial-support
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