RYA South - RYA (and others) Weekly Information Update - 27 December 2024

 

RYA In Brief - Weather, wind, and waves. Former RYA Powerboat Trainer and Head of Lifesaving at the RNLI, Howard Ramm, covers staying safe in rough weather and understanding the waves. https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/weather-wind-and-waves

RYA In Brief - Two New Directors Appointed to the RYA Board. Economist, Tony Hockley, brings experience in policy design and delivery. Also Sonali Siriwardena, a keen kitesurfer, brings extensive knowledge in sustainability matters. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/new-faces-rya-board

RYA In Brief - SailGP heading to Portsmouth. Close-to-shore action, fierce rivalries and a commitment to sustainability make SailGP the ultimate fusion of sport, technology, and environmental responsibility. SailGP returns to the UK next year and is heading to Portsmouth. https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/sailgp-set-to-light-up-portsmouth

RYA In Brief - New Sewage Spill Map Released by Water UK. The RYA and the Clean Water Sports Alliance welcome the launch of a new National Storm Overflow Map. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/water-uk-sewage-spill-map

RYA In Brief- Join today for exclusive offers and discounts from our member partners Musto, Sebago, Rooster, dryrobe and more... https://www.rya.org.uk/membership

RYA Members Weekly News - 90-year-old volunteer crowned BBC Sports Personality Unsung Hero of the Year. Salterns Sailing Club stalwart picks up national sporting accolade. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/90-year-old-wins-bbc-unsung-hero

RYA Members Weekly News - Do you have a story to tell? If so we'd love to hear from you. We're collating stories of our members' time on the water to help celebrate 150 years of the RYA in 2025. If being on the water has had a positive impact on your life, then let us know. https://www.rya.org.uk/stories/your-story

RYA Members Weekly News - Clean Water Sports Alliance Wins ‘Sport for Change’ Award. The prestigious Sports Journalism Awards (SJA) Sport for Change Award, recognises the importance of collective efforts across the sporting industry to champion environmental stewardship. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/cwsa-wins-sja-award-dec24

RYA Members Weekly News - Your RYA Magazine - Winter 2024. In this issue, we look back at some of this year’s achievements across the boating community, including winners from two of this summer’s international Sailability championships. We also hear about young people in an urban community finding confidence on the water, and feel positive for the future of electric boating with the 18-year-old skipper who circumnavigated Great Britain in an eRIB. https://content.yudu.com/web/1oc76/0A1qulm/ryawinter2024/html/index.html

RYA FB - Astronomical winter has arrived Today (21 December) marks the shortest day of sunlight and the longest night. Although, from now on the days will gradually get longer and the light will return.

RYA FB - What is cold water shock? Cold water shock is a real danger in water below 15°C. It causes involuntary bodily reflexes when suddenly submerged in cold water. This includes a rapid increase in heart and blood pressure that can result in cardiac arrest, even if you are in good health. A strong swimming ability will have no impact on your body’s involuntary response to cold water shock. Unlike hypothermia, which kills slowly as heat is gradually conducted away from the body, cold water shock can be lethal in minutes. This is due to a steep decline in core body temperature, resulting in a loss of swimming ability, unconsciousness, and ultimately death. Find out more and stay safe on the water - http://rya.org/H7XM50UrNRL

RYA Sailability - See Sailing Your Way - A project to inspire and empower blind and partially sighted people to get on the water. See Sailing Your Way has been designed alongside blind and partially sighted people and sets out to:

·     Encourage blind and partially sighted people that sailing is for them with local campaigns

·     Make it easier to go sailing with a 6 week programme delivered across 4 areas of the UK

·     Developing skills and knowledge for instructors, coaches and volunteers to support sailors

For more details - https://www.cognitoforms.com/RYA2/SeeSailingYourWay

MCA - Ofcom have released their policy update on Autonomous Maritime Radio Devices (AMRDs) - these are mobile devices used in UK territorial waters and on UK registered ships which operate independently of a ship station or a coast station. https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/radio-equipment/licensing-updates/

RYA FB/Race Officials FB - Book your place for the 2025 RYA Race Officials Conference (25 – 26 January) now! The two-day conference will be hosted on a weekend, featuring a mix of both full length and shorter bitesize sessions, as well as plenty of opportunities for networking. Some of our session highlights include:

- Equipment Rules of Sailing 2025-2028: covering the recent changes to the ERS and how this can affect measurers and classes.

- Arbitration: process & best practice offers a practical workshop for qualified judges.

- Panel on Technology: discover the latest available technology and the impact it makes on sailor experience.

- Handling Misconduct & Rule 69 Hearings: explains the 4-stage procedure, associated RYA guidance, range of penalties available, and guidelines for deciding any penalty.

- The Evolving Sport: offers advice on developing and evolving event formats explaining what you can do to support, format, and offer variety.

Check out the full agenda and book your place today - http://rya.org/CE1q50UjSIS NB: RYA qualified race officials must attend a race official conference within their four-year cycle, to ensure their qualification remains valid.

RYA FB - Which National Powerboat scheme courses have you undertaken? A) Level 1 Start Powerboating B) Level 2 Powerboat Handling C) Intermediate Powerboating D) Advanced Powerboating Let us know in the comments and explore our courses - http://rya.org/x4H750UrOwE

Peter Saxton - RYA South RRO courses 2025 - RYA Regional Race Official courses are suitable for those who are interested in getting into race officiating. Our regional courses are the first level to RYA qualification. Prior experience in race officiating is an advantage, but it is not compulsory as the courses will teach you all you need to know in order to officiate at club events.’

As well as being a necessary step to gaining the RRO qualification, the course can also be a useful refresher and reminder of current best practice, including details of the race management changes arising as a result of the 2025-2028 Racing Rules of Sailing. The two courses are planned for the new year:

• on 15/16 February at Royal Lymington YC, Lymington - details available here. Presenters are Peter Saxton IRO and James Ripley NRO (Sailing Manager at Royal Southern YC) 

• on 1/2 March at Royal London Yacht Club, Cowes - details available here. Presenter is Peter Saxton IRO. 

If anyone is interested and would like further information, please contact Peter at peter@saxtons.me  

EuroSail - RORC Centenary Season: Notice of Race published - The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC) has published the 2025 Notice of Race, unveiling a thrilling programme of races for its centenary year. Highlights include the RORC Transatlantic Race, the RORC Caribbean 600, the Transatlantic Race 2025 (West-East), the Rolex Fastnet Race, and the much-anticipated return of The Admiral's Cup. https://www.rorc.org/2025-nor-published-1

EuroSail - Vendee Globe - At 23h 27min 20sec (UTC) (Monday) Yoann Richomme passed the last of the three major capes of the solo non-stop race around the world, the infamous Cape Horn, in the lead of the 10th edition of the Vendee Globe. In so doing the 41 year old French skipper of the IMOCA PAPREC ARKEA smashes Armel Le Cleac'h's previous record time which was set on the 2016 Vendee Globe (47d 00h 34min 46s) and also sets a new reference time between Les Sables d'Olonne and Cape Horn: 43d 11h 25min 20s. That's 3d 13h 9min and 26s less than Armel's record. At the same time, he establishes a new record for the Cape Leeuwin - Cape Horn sector at 13d 09h 13min 43s. In second, Charlie Dalin was just 09min 30s behind. This makes it the closest rounding by leaders in the history of the Vendee Globe (1h20 separated Francois Gabart from Armel Le Cleac'h in 2012). The MACIF Sante Prevoyance skipper's elapsed time to Cape Horn was 43d 11h 34min 50s. https://www.vendeeglobe.org/en/article/richomme-first-cape-horn-new-record

RYA - RYA Magazine - In this issue, we look back at some of this year’s achievements across the boating community, including winners from two of this summer’s international Sailability championships. We also hear about young people in an urban community finding confidence on the water, and feel positive for the future of electric boating with the 18-year-old skipper who circumnavigated Great Britain in an eRIB. You’ll also find news and a great competition, so take a break and catch up on your membership news. https://content.yudu.com/web/1oc76/0A1qulm/ryawinter2024/html/index.html

RYA FB - Season’s Greetings - We’d like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to our members for your support this year! Membership is at the heart of everything we do, and we can’t do it without you. Wishing you a Merry Christmas from all of us at the RYA as we look forward to an exciting year ahead.

RYA FB - For many of us, boxing day is all about traditions. Many generations get out on the water on boxing day at boat races or organised meet ups (sailing, open water swims and much more!) How many of you are braving the chilly waters today?