Five more years of boating tuition agreed

The Guernsey Sailing Trust delivers lessons to about 2,500 students each year

All States-maintained schools in the bailiwick are set to continue to receive free boating tuition after an agreement was renewed.

The Guernsey Sailing Trust delivers lessons to about 2,500 students each year, including through schools, community and outreach groups and via holiday courses.

Education, Sport & Culture provides grant funding for the trust to deliver the lessons.

Deputy Paul Montague, president of the committee, said: "I am pleased the previous committee renewed the agreement with Guernsey Sailing Trust, so that they can continue to provide such valuable enrichment opportunities to our students."

Montague said it would allow pupils to benefit in a variety of ways, including navigation, sailing and then progressing from sheltered water to the sea.

"Sailing is a brilliant way for young people to help develop transferable skills, gain accredited qualifications, and enjoy the beautiful outdoor environment our island offers us," he said.

"I look forward to seeing our learners continue to benefit from this partnership over the next five years."