Howth Yacht Club was delighted to host Sailing into Wellness over the last few weeks as they brought their sailing programme to HYC, in partnership with Healthy Fingal.

Sailing into Wellness is a not-for-profit that works with community groups and vulnerable or marginalised individuals to deliver therapeutic sailing programmes, exploring how the waves, wind and boat can help us better understand ourselves and harness our own strengths. HYC has been proud to support Sailing into Wellness since its early days. The programme offers participants an opportunity to build connections, learn new skills, develop confidence, and enjoy time on the water in a supportive environment.

It has been a pleasure to see programme coordinator Leonie Conway, the team, and graduates of the programme around the club and out on HYC’s club J80s, and we are honoured to play a small part in such a meaningful initiative.

We were also pleased to welcome Fingal Mayor, Councillor Tom O'Leary and Healthy Fingal Coordinator Niall McGuirk for the certificate presentation and afternoon tea with participants and representatives from the Drugs Task Force Services. During the ceremony, participants and course leaders reflected on their experiences throughout the programme and on the powerful lessons in self-awareness, resilience and teamwork that sailing can provide.

Congratulations to all of this year’s participants and thank you to everyone involved in continuing to make the programme such a success.