added MCA Deck Officer training to its spectrum of courses in 2000. This began with Class 4 training but today includes STCW Basic Training, Master 200gt through to Officer of the Watch, Chief Mate and Master 3000gt. In 2004, UKSA worked in partnership with the MCA to develop its five-phase Superyacht Cadetship which trains individuals to Deck Officer level through training at UKSA and paid work placements in the Superyacht industry. In 2008, The Corporation of Trinity House extended its Professional Yachtsman Bursary Scheme to individuals applying for the UKSA Cadetship. The scheme funds part of the Cadet's tuition fees along with a maintenance grant. Today UKSA offers wide range of Superyacht Career course options and MCA training course aimed at all levels within the MCA training syllabus. Schools and groups Schools and youth groups from across the UK visit UKSA for day or residential trips throughout the year. UKSA offer groups to tailor make their trips to meet the needs and demands set out by the groups. Trips focus providing children and adults alike from all backgrounds with new water related experiences, with many gaining basic qualifications whilst taking part in these programs. In 2019 8000+ individuals from schools and youth groups spent time at UKSA. Leisure courses UKSA offers a wide range of paid maritime leisure courses ranging from dingy sailing and powerboating to the full RYA Yachtmaster syllabus. UKSA accepted over 953 leisure course students in 2019 with an age range of 6-77. Disability UKSA works with a number of specialist schools, groups and individuals to assist them in being able to participate in watersports and sailing activities. In 2010 278 beneficiaries with disabilities spent time at UKSA on day or residential trips. Sporting performance UKSA provides the opportunity for young people to sail competitively. GBR Yacht Racing Academy (GBR YRA) The GBR YRA was created in 2006 by Bear of Britain owner Kit Hobday and Chernikeeff 2 owner Peter Harrison in association with UKSA. British Keelboat Academy In 2009 GBR YRA joined forces with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) to form the British Keelboat Academy (BKA). The BKA is aimed at 18- to 24-year-old with the squad divided in ‘Development’ and ‘National’. The Development squad train and race on UKSA's fleet of J80s. Until 2010 the National squad trained and raced on the RYA's John Merricks II. In 2011 Skype founder Niklas Zennström loaned Farr 45