YOUNGSTERS will have the chance to get sailing as part of a national event in Mudeford this spring.

Highcliffe Sailing Club, based at Mudeford Quay, is inviting families to try sailing for free.

The opportunity is part of the RYA Push the Boat Out 2016, which is taking place in May.

Between May 14-22 hundreds of sailing clubs and centres across the country will be opening their doors for people to try out sailing and windsurfing.

And hundreds of people are expected to join in with club open days and taster sessions.

Starting at 10am on May 21, 2016 at Highcliffe Sailing Club, there will be a whole host of activities taking place including free taster sailing sessions, RS demo boats Aero and Quest, a tour of our facilities and the chance to meet the members.

Sailing dinghies will also be on display with the club gallery open and serving tea and cakes.

Highcliffe Sailing Club commodore, Dominic Rogers, said: “We are delighted to be taking part in the RYA Push the Boat Out. We are inviting the local community to come down to Highcliffe Sailing Club, have a go at sailing, see what the club has to offer and get involved.

"Who knows if you visit you might just get hooked.”

RYA sport development manager, Duncan Truswell, said: “Push the Boat Out provides the perfect opportunity for you to discover your local sailing venue, like-minded people, have a go at the sport and find out how much fun it is.”

Visitors will need to book a time slot for sailing by emailing, com@highcliffesailing.co.uk.

All taster sessions are weather permitting. The club has buoyancy aids but visitors wishing to sail will need to wear shoes that they can get wet in and bring a spare change of clothes or wetsuit.

Go to highcliffesailing.co.uk for more information.