Children and young people in Mid Wales will again be able to give sailing a go, with Brenin Adventures succeeding in becoming an RYA OnBoard Centre.

Not-For-Profit operation Brenin Adventures was started in 2018 by the management team which had run the Staylittle Outdoor Centre, which was closed by Powys County Council.

“We started to ensure that outdoor education within our area was not lost,” said managing director Matt Jones.

Llandinam-based Brenin Adventures runs sailing activities with the support of nearby Clywedog Sailing Club.

“The RYA training centre status and Onboard programmes mean a great deal to us,” added Matt.

“This is something we were always very proud of and we’re excited for future opportunities to bring up new sailors in our area.”

Run by sailing’s National Governing Body, the RYA, OnBoard is a grass roots programme which seeks to make sailing and windsurfing easier to access for eight to 18 year olds.

RYA Cymru Wales chief executive Phil Braden said: “Having Brenin Adventures as an RYA OnBoard Centre fills a gap in boating provision in Mid Wales. Our charity All Afloat Wales relies on OnBoard centres to deliver sailing to disadvantaged groups in Wales and so we are always encouraged by new centres opening.”