The Gozo Youth Sailing Club organised an open day yesterday at Mgarr Harbour for children, both boys and both girls, between 8 and 16 years and there was a great turnout for this first event of its kind in Gozo.

The Gozo Youth Sailing Club – Imperial Yacht Club Gozo event, was held in collaboration with On the Move SkolaSport. It consisted of a basic course of introduction to sailing, sea practice and games on the ground. All of which was aimed at encouraging more children to participate in sport in Gozo.

This new venture for children was been made possible through the assistance of the Ministry for Gozo -Eco-Gozo scheme for NGOs, from which the Imperial Yacht Club Gozo benefited from a total of over €40,000.

The funds have been used to purchase dinghies, inflatable boats, life jackets and educational equipment and assistance to help to train these Gozitan children.

The Minister for Gozo Dr Anton Refalo visited the Open Day event on Saturday.

Photos: MGOZ/George Scerri

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