A Rickmansworth-based sailing club has been named as one of the top five clubs in the country this year.

Bury Lake Young Mariners, who are based  at the Aquadrome, has been selected as a finalist in The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Club of the Year Award 2015.

Judges selected the Rickmansworth sailing club after assessing the range, quality and safety of the sailing activities offered by the club.

The award was announced at the RYA Suziki Dinghy Show, Alexander Palace, yesterday (Sunday).

Chris Owen, club chairman said: “This award is in recognition of the extraordinary achievements of the instructors and members who dedicate their time to make sailing accessible to everyone in our community.”