§ 15. Mr. JackTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what her Department's responsibilities towards sand yachting are. [145841]
§ Mr. CabornSport England recognise sand and land yachting as a sport, although it falls into the category deemed as an extreme sport.
Sport England are in discussion with the British Federation of Sand and Land Yacht Clubs. The British Federation of Sand and Land Yacht Clubs are seeking funding for a national development officer.
127WSport England have made two awards to British Landsailing one of £47,600 for the purchase of a national fleet of 60 land yachts. An Award for All grant was given in February 2002 of £2,230.