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Helping young people

in plymouth

Helping young people

gain life experience

Helping young people

build confidence

Helping young people

Develop Skills

Helping young people
in plymouth

Helping young people
gain life experience

Helping young people
build confidence

Helping young people
develop skills

WE MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

OVER 1000 PEOPLE ACCESS THE WATER WITH US EVERY YEAR

Over 4750 onwater sessions delivered in 2023

WE MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY

OVER 1000 PEOPLE ACCESS THE WATER WITH US EVERY YEAR

Over 4750 onwater sessions delivered in 2023

We provide opportunities for Young People to take part in sailing and powerboating which improves general wellbeing.
Through our activities, participants gain confidence, improve their problem solving skills and learn to work as part of a team.
This all helps to build resilience and positive character attributes whilst gaining transferable skills that improve the chances of success in their wider lives.
We provide opportunities for Young People to take part in sailing and powerboating which improves general wellbeing.
Through our activities, participants gain confidence, improve their problem solving skills and learn to work as part of a team.
This all helps to build resilience and positive character attributes whilst gaining transferable skills that improve the chances of success in their wider lives.

What we do

Sailing Club

Join us on the water Thursday evenings from Easter to October

School Project

Educational activites individually taylored to local schools

Group Activities

Sailing and Motorboat trips in the Plymouth Sound

Winter Youth Project

Have fun in the winter months with our shore based activities
FIND OUT MORE AND GET OUT ON THE WATER
Horizons team member standing with a information stall about the charity

We’re recruiting a Customer Service Assistant

We are looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Customer Service Assistant to join our Horizons Plymouth team. This is a key front-facing role, supporting participants, families, volunteers and partners involved in the Horizons programme.

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We’re recruiting a full time permanent Senior Instructor

Work with our small core team to facilitate on the water sessions for our wide range of participants, delivering both club sessions, school sailing activities and RYA Training.

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We’re recruiting a Motorboat Skipper & Bosun

This is a rewarding and varied part-time position working as part of a small, dedicated team delivering inclusive and meaningful experiences on the water for children, young people and adults.

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Bookable Courses

Course: Sailing Club

Date Price Spaces
Thu 23 Apr, 16:15 - 19:00 £2 1 space available
Thu 30 Apr, 16:15 - 19:00 £2 4 spaces available
Thu 7 May, 16:15 - 19:00 £2 7 spaces available
Thu 14 May, 16:15 - 19:00 £2 11 spaces available
Thu 21 May, 16:15 - 19:00 £2 12 spaces available
Thu 28 May, 16:15 - 19:00 £2 14 spaces available
Thu 23 Apr, 16:15 - 19:00
£2
1 space available
Thu 30 Apr, 16:15 - 19:00
£2
4 spaces available
Thu 7 May, 16:15 - 19:00
£2
7 spaces available
Thu 14 May, 16:15 - 19:00
£2
11 spaces available
Thu 21 May, 16:15 - 19:00
£2
12 spaces available
Thu 28 May, 16:15 - 19:00
£2
14 spaces available

Course: Dinghy Improvers Club

Date Price Spaces
Sat 25 Apr, 09:00 - 12:00 £2 9 spaces available
Sat 2 May, 09:00 - 12:00 £2 3 spaces available
Sat 9 May, 09:00 - 12:00 £2 4 spaces available
Sat 16 May, 09:00 - 12:00 £2 3 spaces available
Sat 23 May, 09:00 - 12:00 £2 3 spaces available
Sat 30 May, 09:00 - 12:00 £2 3 spaces available
Sat 25 Apr, 09:00 - 12:00
£2
9 spaces available
Sat 2 May, 09:00 - 12:00
£2
3 spaces available
Sat 9 May, 09:00 - 12:00
£2
4 spaces available
Sat 16 May, 09:00 - 12:00
£2
3 spaces available
Sat 23 May, 09:00 - 12:00
£2
3 spaces available
Sat 30 May, 09:00 - 12:00
£2
3 spaces available

Course: RYA Dinghy Instructor

Date Price Spaces
Sat 25 Apr - Sun 26 Apr, 09:30 - 17:00 £420 3 spaces available
Sat 2 May - Mon 4 May, 09:00 - 17:00 £0 3 spaces available
Sat 25 Apr - Sun 26 Apr, 09:30 - 17:00
£420
3 spaces available
Sat 2 May - Mon 4 May, 09:00 - 17:00
£0
3 spaces available

Course: RYA Safety Boat

Date Price Spaces
Mon 1 Jun - Tue 2 Jun, 09:00 - 17:00 £300 3 spaces available
Mon 1 Jun - Tue 2 Jun, 09:00 - 17:00
£300
3 spaces available

Course: RYA Stage 3

Date Price Spaces
Mon 20 Jul - Tue 21 Jul, 09:00 - 17:00 £235 5 spaces available
Mon 20 Jul - Tue 21 Jul, 09:00 - 17:00
£235
5 spaces available

Our participants have some great things to say about their activity with us…

– Young sailor from a school group
At first I was scared, and I came out confident… I loved sitting on the side of the boat and getting splashed
– Parents/Carers
With sailing you really have to watch out for safety, so you’re giving the children the awareness of watching out for another human life.
– Teachers
It was great to see the smiles on the children’s faces while sailing. Most of the children had only been on the Torpoint ferry at most, so this was a fantastic experience for them.
– Teachers
All children loved it and couldn’t wait until the next session the following day.
– Teachers
Children who wouldn’t have these opportunities otherwise, due to social and economic deprivation. Also to build resilience for mental health and teamwork.
– Young sailor from a school group
The captains were really nice, they told us what to do and we got to steer the boat. It was nice being with my friends and not in school writing.
– Young sailor from a school group
We saw a catfish and popping seaweed!
– Regular sailor with Horizons Plymouth
… if you don’t have many friends, or you get bullied, maybe it calms you down, you just think of when you’re out in the open.
– Young sailor from a school group
I loved putting my hand in the water as we went fast so it splashed me… I got to see the Hoe from the other side, I’d never been out there in the water before.
– Regular sailor with Horizons Plymouth
It helps me socialise with kids of my age. I don’t really like football. I like this, and I can talk with my friends here, and it’s fun.
– Parents/Carers
… she’s taken on something new in sailing, and she’s starting to gain the experience, it stands her in good stead with other things.
– Parents/Carers
… the staff are absolutely brilliant. What they do for the children is amazing.
– Parents/Carers
It’s not just the outdoor activity, it’s the group, and it’s such a welcoming, inclusive and friendly group.
– Regular sailor with Horizons Plymouth

Before I came to Horizons I was like really angry, and now I’ve just sort of like settled down a bit.

– Teachers
New friendships were made as they spent time in a boat with children they do not usually talk to. These have carried on at school.
– Young sailor from a school group
Thank you for such a fantastic week of sailing. I loved it! When I heard that we were going sailing I was scared but it was a great success, I loved it!
– Teachers
They went home buzzing, telling their parents all about it. The children really liked going fast and putting their hands and arms in the water.