Performance Academy Sailing Scholarships
Sailing Scholarship Opportunities
What is this scholarship about?
In 2023, four sailors across the junior, youth and senior pathway will be selected to have subsidised access to our Performance Academy group training, a mentoring programme and team kit.
These sailors will be selected based on their need for additional support and their alignment to the ASF’s values (Inclusivity, Enjoyment, Community, Development, Inspiring & Partnerships). The full value of the scholarship will be up to £2,000 per person depending on the training and opportunities chosen.
As part of the scholarship, sailors will be asked to engage with Performance Academy social media posts and write two blog posts about their experience through the scholarship and the impact of the support offered.
How do I apply?
Interested sailors should submit their applications by 31st December 2022 here: CLICK HERE
Applicants will be shortlisted by a panel of experts in the field and successful candidates will be announced early in 2023.
For more information on the scholarship by email: enquiries@ascperformanceacademy.org
Supported by


Our expert team
James Parker-Mowbray

Performance Academy Manager
RYA Optimist National Lead Coach
RYA ILCA 4 National Lead Coach
SailFoil Coach
Expertise:
ILCA, Optimist, Foiling
James Hadden

Performance Academy Head Coach
RYA ILCA 6 Youth Squad Head Coach
British Finn Association Under 23 Coach
Expertise:
ILCA, Finn
Rory Wilson

Performance Academy Sales & Communications Coordinator and Coach
RYA Topper South West Coach
SailFoil Coach
Expertise:
Topper, ILCA, Foiling
Iain Percy OBE
Performance Academy Advisor
Double Olympic Gold Medallist
Sailing Director at Artemis Technologies
Tim Hulse
Performance Academy Advisor
UKLA Training Officer
RYA ILCA 6 Youth Squad Coach
Previous RYA Olympic Laser Squad Sailor
Expertise:
Laser
Shaun Priestley
Performance Academy Advisor
RYA ILCA 6 Youth Squad Coach
UKLA Coach
Previous Para Olympic pathway Coach
SailFoil Coach
Expertise:
Laser, Foiling
Josh Atherton
Performance Academy Coach
RYA Optimist South RTG Head Coach
RYA RS Feva Coach
SailFoil Coach
Expertise:
Optimist, RS Feva
Rob York
RYA Techno National Lead Coach
RYA Under 23 IQ Foil Head Coach
British Sailing Team IQ Foil Sailor
Expertise:
IQ Foil, Techno
Lewis May
RYA Bic Techno South RTG Head Coach
RYA UKJS South Head
WindFoil Coach
Expertise:
Techno, Wind Foiling
Paul Wakelin
Nacra Coach
Previous RYA Head Youth Multi-hull Coach
Expertise:
Nacra, Multihull
James Gray
British Sailing Team ILCA Pathway Coach
Waszp Coach
Expertise:
Laser
Rich Sheridan
RS Feva Class National Coach
Expertise:
RS Feva
Alice Masterman
Professional 49erFX sailor
29er Class Head Coach
Expertise:
29er, 49erFx
Matilda Nicholls
British Sailing Team Laser Radial Sailor
2019 Laser Radial Youth World Champion
Expertise:
Laser
Flo Nicholls
RYA Radial Youth Squad
2018 Laser 4.7 U16 European Champion
Expertise:
Laser
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