RYA South - RYA (and others) Weekly Information Update - 22 March 2024

 

RYA South - The March edition of Susie's Scoop is out now! Catch up with all the latest news for clubs and centres in the South region's blog from Regional Manager, Susie Moore here http://rya.org/9ibL50QUcxf

RYA Member News - Anchoring with care. The Green Blue share some best practice tips on anchoring with care and protecting sensitive seabed habitats. https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/anchoring-with-care

RYA Member News - Outdoors for All: 42 organisations speak for ‘millions of people’. The RYA was proud to join other national governing bodies from across the sports sector to deliver the Outdoors for All manifesto to Government. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/outdoors-for-all-event

RYA Member News - RYA Publication picks to kick start your season on the water. Whether you’re preparing for a course or the season ahead, brush up on your navigation know-how, crew communication, racing rules and more with our top picks… https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/publication-picks-to-kick-start-your-season

RYA Member News - Member Benefits - RYA members save up to 15% off plus free postage with Ecoworks Marine. Eco-friendly, sustainable boat cleaners you can trust, friendlier for the oceans and healthier for you. Ecoworks Marine are championing the sustainable revolution in marine cleaning. Offering effective eco-friendly cleaning solutions, in a compact range of 15 cleaning products. From sanitisers to all-surface cleaner, from yacht wash & teak cleaner to degreaser. https://www.rya.org.uk/membership/membership-benefits/ecoworks-marine

RYA South - And we’re off at the South Regional Training Day - have a great day everyone!

RYA - RYA members save up to 15% off plus free postage with Ecoworks Marine! Eco-friendly, sustainable boat cleaners you can trust, friendlier for the oceans and healthier for you. Redeem your discount today - http://rya.org/vOPa50QUfAf

RYA - Get inspired as Ella Hibbert talks about her expedition to the Arctic to raise awareness of climate change and the disappearance of the sea ice. Learn how Ella’s RYA training has prepared her and given her the confidence for this solo adventure. https://fb.watch/qRnxcgzdGy/ Read all about it in our RYA members magazine - https://www.rya.org.uk/.../membership-benefits/rya-magazine

Solent Forum - Sea Grass - Test your knowledge and take a quiz on seagrass at Seagrass: How Does It Power Coastal Seas? (brame-gamification.com).

Solent Forum - Read a blog from Bird Aware Solent on how to identify the Solent’s large wading birds

Solent Forum - Osborne Bay - Recreational activity surveys (undertaken as part of ReMEDIES) identified the seagrass bed at Osborne Bay as facing heightened levels of pressure from anchoring activity. A voluntary no anchor zone (VNAZ) will be installed on March 21st-22nd and will consist of 8 marker buoys being placed in Osborne Bay to mark out the presence of seagrass. Its aim is to help boaters make an informed decision about where to anchor.

KHM Portsmouth – LNTM 43/24 - a Voluntary No Anchoring Zone (VNAZ) has now been designated / established in Osborne Bay to assist with the continued healthy growth of seagrass in that location of the eastern Solent. For more details: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsmouth/local-notices/lntm/2024/2443-voluntary-no-anchor-zone-osborne-bay-iow

Solent Forum Southern Water investment - Southern Water has been given the green light to increase its investment in avoiding the use of storm overflows after a short-term £10m boost was ratified by Defra.

Solent Forum - Japanese Oyster Drill - The IFCAs are asking people to be vigilant for and report any sightings of the Japanese Oyster Drill.

Solent Forum - Beach Management - Watch a Coastal Partners video that gives an in-depth look at the beach management practices at Eastoke on Hayling Island.

Solent Forum - Beachbuoy - An independent expert review of Beachbuoy, a web-based tool that provides near real-time information about storm release activity near coastal bathing waters, was commissioned by Southern Water. The review covered four key topic areas of relevance: water quality, oceanographic modelling, user and engagement, and software and systems.

Solent Forum - LNRS - You can have you say on the Hampshire LNRS at: Get involved | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk) and for the Isle of Wight LNRS at: Use your voice for Nature on the Isle of Wight (iow.gov.uk) .

RYA - Affiliation - As part of the 2024-2025 RYA affiliation process, we are asking all affiliates to answer some simple questions to ensure we’re connected with the right people, understand the activity you deliver, as well as the processes in place to support the people involved. Please make sure to log on to the RYA Affiliation Portal and answer the questions before Sunday 31 March. Find out more - http://rya.org/7fPc50QXqh2

RYA - Today marks the first day of astronomical spring Where our days out on the water become longer and warmer. It’s time to get your kit out of winter storage! What are your favourite things about being on the water in spring?

RYA - Exciting news for the British Sailing Team as Vita Heathcote and Chris Grube secure their spots on Team GB for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games! At just 22 years old, Heathcote will be the youngest sailor in the line-up, while Team GB veteran Grube makes his third appearance. “It gives me goosebumps knowing that I’m going to be a part of the biggest sporting spectacle on earth” Find out more - http://rya.org/a0Cg50QXpQv

RYA South - Paris Olympics - Massive congratulations to Vita Heathcote from Royal Lymington Yacht Club - heading to Paris 2024

RYA Race Officials - We would like to welcome Tom Rusbridge as the new Chair of Race Management Committee (RMC) from the 1st April 2024 and we are excited that Tom will be able to take the committee forward, drawing on his knowledge and skills having supported numerous RYA events and activities over the years: the Eric Twiname Junior Championships and Team Racing, the Youth Nationals and Regional Junior Championships. Tom’s experience as an RYA Race Officer, first appointment when he was 19, helps him understand the barriers that the younger Race Officials face and how they can overcome them. Tom has progressed through the RRO/NRO qualifications and now represents the RYA as a GBR IRO.

RYA Connected - RYA Club of the Year 2024 winners announced - the Awards Panel received numerous applications from clubs across the UK with fourteen exceptional finalists selected. Each of these clubs have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to their communities. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/2024/02/24/rya-club-of-the-year-2024-winners-announced

RYA Connected - Extension announced for completing re-affiliation questions - Since the affiliation renewal opened in January, we have been actively listening to affiliates’ experiences of completing the re-affiliation process. Following your feedback, we have extended the deadline to complete the two sets of questions until Sunday 31 March 2024. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/extension-affiliates

RYA Connected - RALPHH grants for clubs - The Robert Allen Life Promotion & Healthy Hearts Trust (RALPHH) raises funds to support sports clubs and schools. The intention of the trustees is to make defibrillators accessible to all sport clubs, particularly those used by young people. https://www.rya.org.uk/club-centre-support/affiliates/funding-opportunities/ralphh-grants

RYA Connected - The benefits of RYA Sailability - 1 in 5 people are disabled, with 70% of those over 50-years-old. Sailability supports clubs in welcoming disabled people and reduces the barriers people face in getting on the water. Could your club benefit? https://www.rya.org.uk/start-boating/sailability/clubs-centres

RYA Connected - Is your club covered for a diversification of activities? With growing numbers of clubs diversifying and offering a more extensive range of activities for members, it is essential that their insurance programme provides sufficient cover. https://www.rya.org.uk/club-centre-support/affiliates/legal-advice/club-insurance/activity-diversification

RYA Connect - Welcome to the club sign up area of Discover & ReDiscover Sailing. You will find all you need to run a successful event below... https://www.rya.org.uk/club-centre-support/affiliates/finding-new-members/adults/discover-sailing

RYA Connect - Susie’s Scoop - https://www.rya.org.uk/news/susiesscoopmarch2024

RYA - Brush up on your navigation know-how, crew communication, racing rules and more! Whether you’re starting a new course or getting ready for the season ahead, there are over 100 titles to choose from. To help you decide, here are some of our top picks - http://rya.org/CCvs50QYtOH

Scuttlebutt Sailing - 10 best sailing movies - https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2024/03/19/sailing-movies-we-keep-coming-back/

Scuttlebutt Sailing - Scoring programs - US Sailings latest list of scoring programs: https://www.ussailing.org/competition/rules-officiating/race-officers/materials-for-race-officers/scoring-programs/

RYA - Are you planning a charter holiday this year? 1- Yes, in the UK; 2- Yes, in Europe; 3- Yes, outside of Europe; 4- No, but I would like to; 5- No, charters aren’t for me. Let us know your poll answer in the comments.