What is a Volvo RYA Champion Club (VCC)?
A VCC is essentially a club which makes a commitment to deliver safe, effective racing and race training in the RYA recognised classes these are the Topper, Mirror, Cadet, Laser 4.7, Optimist, RS Feva and BIC Techno 293 Windsurf board. Additionally, clubs which are VCC’s agree to support (via well organised coaching as well as advice, expertise and encouragement) the on going development of young sailors within their club and help to facilitate their progression into regional competition and subsequently into RYA squad programmes. In short if you are keen for your young sailor to progress down the competitive dinghy/windsurf racing route there is no better foundation of training. It truly represents the bedrock of the RYA’s Youth programmes. Also, increasing the numbers of talented young sailors is good for the RYA (and good for our future Olympic efforts) in addition these club programmes are good for clubs and our sport. Having a thriving junior/youth section which consistently intro
