Volvo is proud to support British youth sailing. Volvo has a long association with junior racing, having sponsored the RYA’s Volvo Champion Clubs since their launch in 1997. Volvo’s sponsorship of youth sailing through both squads and events reflects our commitment to the development of grassroots sailing in Britain.
Squads
Volvo supports both the RYA Volvo Youth Squad and the RYA Volvo Transition Squad.
The RYA Volvo Youth Squad includes the very best of under 19 British talen in each of the RYA Youth classes; Laser Standard, Laser Radial, 29er, 420, Hobie 16 and RS:X windsurfers. Those sailors selected from the youth squad to represent Britain at the Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championships will now compete under the banner of RYA Volvo Team GBR.
The RYA Volvo Transition Squad supports young sailors to successfully move from junior to youth sailing classes.
Events
From 2009 Volvo is also sponsoring the flagship event in the youth sailing calendar, the RYA Volvo Youth National Championships and Trials. In addition Volvo is now the title sponsor of all nine RYA Volvo Zone and Home Country Championships. These events are crucial for those sailors aiming to be selected for the RYA Zone and Home Country squads.
For more information on youth sailing visit www.rya.org.uk/youth