It has been lovely welcoming the young carers back to the AYC Bungalow and hearing their news.
A highlight of our summer this year was the chance to take part in water activities thanks to the generosity of Royal Southampton Yacht Club Trust (RSYC Trust).
Royal Southampton Yacht Club Trust organises four ‘Fun on the Water Days’ for Young Carers and AYC was lucky to be one of the charities invited to participate this summer.
One group of young carers spent a day at RSYC on the Beaulieu River, taking part in paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, crabbing and a river boat trip, finishing with a giant paddle board for everyone. We shared the day with Eastleigh Young Carers and had a really great time.
Another group of young carers visited the Spinnaker Sailing Club near Ringwood, one of the partner clubs to RSYC Trust. This group got to try out kayaking and paddle boarding on the beautiful Blashford Lake. Even though the weather wasn’t perfect, they had a great afternoon.
The activities on offer were amazing and the volunteers were wonderful and very supportive. We were also delighted to receive lots of lovely compliments about our young carers. Volunteers at the sailing club were impressed with how polite, enthusiastic and encouraging of each other they were. So well done all YCs. We are extra proud of you all.
A huge thank you to Royal Southampton Yacht Club and all the volunteers for this great opportunity and experience.