RYA South - RYA (and others) Weekly Information Update - 26 July 2024

 

RYA Members Weekly News - Electrical systems maintenance. Boat maintenance is essential to ensure that your onboard systems continue to perform safely and efficiently. Here are our top maintenance tips for your electrical systems. An essential guide to maintaining your boat’s electrical systems - sail & motor. https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/buying-owning/electrical-systems-maintenance

RYA Members Weekly News - British Keelboat Academy applications are now open. The aim of the BKA programme is to take competent dinghy racers and kick start their own keelboat racing pathway, whether that is professional or amateur. https://www.rya.org.uk/racing/keelboat-racer/british-keelboat-academy

RYA Members Weekly News - The RYA joins forces with RNLI and Swim England for "Swim Safe" Thousands of extra spaces are now available for the free swimming programme teaching 7–14 year olds how to stay safe in and around open water. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/2024/07/16/rya-partner-swimsafe

RYA Members Weekly News - Member’s benefits - RYA Official Onshore Lifestyle Footwear Supplier Sebago is offering RYA members a 20% discount across the entire Sebago range, a lifestyle brand with a heritage anchored in its New England roots and nautical origins. https://www.rya.org.uk/membership/membership-benefits/sebago

Scuttlebutt Sailing - Gladiator wins TP52 World Championships - Tony Langley’s Gladiator became the first British flagged team to lift the Rolex TP52 World Championship, winning the 2024 title held July 16-20 in Newport, RI. With Guillermo Parada steering, backed up by Bruno Zirilli navigator and the owner calling tactics supported by Chris Hosking, the Gladiator team laid the foundations for their first outright regatta success and their first world title together with three back-to-back race wins early in the ten-race championship. - Full report

RYA - Sails at the ready! Get ready for an exciting series of races set to make a splash in the 2025 calendar, with key dates and venues announced our 2025 Youth and Junior events! Join us for high-adrenaline action and a celebration of our shared love for being on the water. Don't miss out on these fantastic opportunities to compete, learn, and connect with fellow sailors. Find out more and save the dates in your calendar - http://rya.org/EJA250SIjlj

RYA - Get ready to watch the Olympic games with racing starting Sunday 28 July! Unsure how to follow? We’ve got you covered. Catch all the thrilling races on the Marseille and Corniche racecourses by subscribing to Discovery+ for just £3.99. Plus, tune into the BBC for live coverage and daily highlights. Want those exclusive behind-the-scenes updates? Follow the British Sailing Team on Instagram, Facebook, and X (Twitter). It's time to witness history in the making Check out our Olympic hub for more – http://rya.org/FSER50SIbAk

RYA - British sailors have won 64 Olympic medals - including 31 golds - since sailing made its debut at the inaugural Olympic Games in 1896. Will your eyes been on Marseille as Team GB’s sailors go all out to maintain their status as the world’s leading sailing nation? Find out how to watch - https://www.rya.org.uk/events/paris-2024

RYA - Is all your equipment seaworthy and suitable for summer on the water? You, as well as your boat, board or personal watercraft and any crew should be properly equipped for a safe and enjoyable time on the water. A common cause for needing to be rescued is equipment failure. Avoid getting caught out by making sure your equipment is regularly serviced and checked for signs of wear or damage. Find out more - http://rya.org/NnP050SFRSM

RYA - Looking to try something new on the water? Head over to the action packed On The Water Zone at the Southampton Boat Show and give something new a go for free! Step aboard various types of boats, from nimble RIBs to elegant sailboats. And if you fancy something a little more laid back, then you can even enjoy a tranquil mini cruise around the Solent. Read more about all the opportunities to get on the water and have a go at this years show - http://rya.org/rZXS50SFRjM

Scuttlebutt Europe - Cowes Week Official Weather Sponsor - Cowes Week Ltd is delighted to announce that Garmin, a leading global provider of smartwatches and GPS-enabled devices across diverse markets, has joined the event as the Official Weather Sponsor. Garmin will be supporting the event's official meteorology service throughout the regatta and helping to provide competitors and visitors with regular updates on the current and expected conditions on the water. More detailed information will also be supplied in real time to the race management teams and course setters, helping them to plan the best possible racing for the conditions in different parts of the Solent. Summary and detailed forecasts, together with live wind data, will be available through the official Cowes Week App and on the website. cowesweek.co.uk

RYA - Volunteer Awards - Do you know someone at your club who demonstrates exceptional commitment? We want to celebrate the achievements of our volunteers. Whether it’s mowing the lawn at your club or helming the safety boat - it all counts. The new RYA awards are divided into five volunteer categories, not only awarding long standing volunteers but also committed young people, and most importantly, those that have had an impact. Explore the five volunteer categories and nominate today - http://rya.org/4cVg50SJ4Sw

RYA - The RYA is leading the way with GPS race tech! In collaboration with the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy we are extending our use of robotic race mark technology at national and high-level events throughout the 2024 season. The race marks positioning technology will help to run accurate and precise race courses with a faster turnaround time between races, whilst also protecting the seabed by not using anchors. Find out more about this cutting-edge technology - http://rya.org/LkFj50SJ4IK

RYA - How does Olympic sailing work? With new classes and formats for 2024, find out about the Olympic sailing courses, scoring and how to win a medal at this years games Check out our helpful guide - http://rya.org/Ns1K50SK2kV

RYA - Take on ‘Mission: Marseille’ and bring the Olympic excitement into your home this summer! Entertain the kids and take on our 12-day Mission: Marseille challenge. Join the British Sailing Team athletes as they embody the Olympic values of excellence, respect and friendship. Tag us as you take on your challenge using #MissionMarseille and find out how else you can get involved - http://rya.org/lxqN50SK69k

RYA - It’s World Drowning Prevention Day and we’re talking about Swim Safe We’ve partnered with the RNLI and Swim England to add thousands of extra spaces to their free swimming programme for children aged 7-14. Here’s why we’re delighted to be involved – http://rya.org/XXvC50SK19X