A COUPLE from Whitby are hoping people of all ages will be inspired to "Push the Boat Out" during an open day at Scaling Dam Sailing Club on Sunday.

The club is among the venues taking part in the the Royal Yachting Association's Push The Boat Out campaign to give everyone a chance to try sailing for free or low cost throughout May.

Retired teachers Dave and Alison Atkinson have been sailing ever since they went for an adrenaline-packed taster session during a previous event at the club on the North Yorkshire Moors near Guisborough, and now have their own dinghy which they are learning to race.

Dave said: "It was a really windy day and we were taken out by Judy Armstrong, who is a world champion and was very fast - it was a real buzz." Alison added: "I got hooked on sailing as well and it was something we could do together."

Scaling Dam's open day is from 11am to 4pm. For more visit rya.org.uk/ptbo