RYA South - RYA (and others) Weekly Information Update - 16 August 2024

 

RYA - Want to get started in sailing or watersports this summer? From windsurfing and dinghy sailing to larger keelboats and yachts - there are so many ways to learn to sail and enjoy time afloat. Whether you want to potter about exploring your local stretch of water, join a sailing club, or get competitive on the racecourse, there’s something for everyone. Find out more in our beginner's guide http://rya.org/mmBU50SWG3x

RYA - There's just a month to go until the return of Southampton Boat Show With so much to see and do, you're sure to have an action packed day! Find out more about the different zones and what's on this year - http://rya.org/YRXU50SWFlL Not got your tickets yet? RYA members can save with exclusive discounts until Thursday 12 September - http://rya.org/YRXU50SWFlL

RYA - Registrations are open for the iconic Eric Twiname Youth & Junior Team Racing Championships this October! 12-13 October 2024 at Oxford Sailing Club. Organised by the RYA in conjunction with the Eric Twiname Trust, the annual event sees youth and junior sailors come together for a weekend of high octane team racing. Find out more and register today http://rya.org/CvhN50SUHs0

RYA - Have you submitted a nomination for our new RYA Awards? Help us celebrate both the affiliated organisations and volunteers making a difference in our communities. Find out more and nominate today - http://rya.org/nukM50SUIw6

RYA - Has the Paris 2024 Olympics inspired you to start sailing or watersports? RYA clubs and training centres are the best place to get started and with more than 2,000 in the UK, and even more overseas, there's bound to be one near you. Located around the coast as well as inland, you only need to look at the home sailing venues of our Olympic sailors to see just how widely spread our clubs and centres are! Find your local venue and get started today: http://rya.org/Bqav50SUARs

RYA - Ellie Aldridge secures historic kite gold on the final day of sailing for Team GB in Marseille. Here's everything you need to know about the rollercoaster day of soaring highs, and crushing lows http://rya.org/PG1g50SUqqO

RYA Connected - Economic changes can lead to under-insurance - are you still suitably protected? The rates of inflation over recent years, the disruption to the supply chains, and other external factors in the UK, have had an impact on property rebuild costs. Whilst the rate of inflation has reduced, it’s important to consider inflation over the last 2-3 years, especially if an insurance review or professional valuation hasn’t happened in the last 12 months. https://www.rya.org.uk/club-centre-support/affiliates/legal-advice/club-insurance/underinsurance

RYA Connected - Engaging your young sailors. We caught up with Draycote Sailing Club, our 2024 Club of the Year and winners of the Young Person’s category, to find out more about their pathways for aspiring young sailors. https://www.rya.org.uk/stories/hari

RYA Connected - Bookings for Connected Conferences open in September. We’re inviting clubs, Sailability providers, class associations, charities and club-based training centres to join us again this autumn for a series of free conferences and development workshops. Have you saved the date for your local event (Saturday 30 November in Southampton - Itchen College)? https://www.rya.org.uk/news/connected-conferences-are-back-for-2024

RYA Connected - Last chance to make your nominations for the 2025 RYA Awards. Help celebrate our network of RYA affiliated organisations, as well as the volunteers making a real difference, by nominating before Monday 16 September 2024. https://www.rya.org.uk/about-us/rya-awards

RYA Connected - Choosing the right leash for wing activity. Do you offer wingsurfing and wingfoiling at your venue? Here’s everything you need to know about leash safety. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/choosing-right-wing-leash

RYA Connected - Take part in new watersports kit survey. Designed to gather information around unused watersports clothing and equipment with the hope of limiting the amount of kit ending up in landfill, get involved by completing the survey today. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/sustainable_sailing_recycling_survey_july24

RYA Connected - Susie’s Scoop August - Catch up with all the latest news for clubs and centres in the South region's blog from Regional Manager, Susie Moore https://www.rya.org.uk/news/susiesscoopaugust2024

RYA - Help us explore the future of marine propulsion! We’ve teamed up with South Hams District Council and roundbritain_erib to launch our new Electric Propulsion Survey. Aimed at all recreational boat users, we want hear from you about fuel use, attitudes towards electric propulsion and your needs and behaviours around engine use. The short survey will take less than five minutes. Find out more and take part today - http://rya.org/7pcy50SYEpF

Marine Industry News - Rescued woman speaks out about ‘strong swimmer’ mentality - a well prepared MOB. https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/rescued-woman-speaks-out-about-strong-swimmer-mentality/


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