RYA South - RYA (and others) Weekly Information Update - 3 January 2025

 

RYA FB - 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?

RYA FB - Heading out to watch a firework display from the water? To secure our front row seats at impressive New Years firework displays, many of us will be taking to the water for a night to remember. So that you can make the most of this years on-the-water illuminations, RYA Powerboat Advanced Trainer and Examiner, Candi Abbott, shares her top tips to help you enjoy firework displays on the water - http://rya.org/WZq950UrSpq

RYA FB - Are you ready to kick off your season of sailing at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show in February? Get ready for a weekend featuring dinghy sailing, windsurfing, wingsurfing, foiling and paddleboarding! Join us for interactive family fun, watersports displays and demos, live coaching sessions, hundreds of boats and the biggest names in marine retail all under one roof. Get your tickets now http://rya.org/fVKQ50UrQSG

RYA FB - If the dark nights have you dreaming of faraway shores and overseas adventures, make sure travel insurance is included in your holiday planning. It’s important to check your policy before you set off, so you understand what sailing activities are and are not covered. Find out more from our insurance partner, Bishop Skinner Marine - http://rya.org/xisy50UrQCm

RYA FB - Plan your days on the water in 2025. Our popular A5 diaries are available now! Including weekly diary pages for the coming year and a planner for 2026. Unique RYA pages offer tide tables for Dover, Harwich, Oban, Plymouth and Portsmouth, as well as useful RYA dates and contacts. The perfect gift for sailing enthusiasts or a treat for yourself! Shop now - http://rya.org/6iWj50UrQwp

KHM - Risk Assessment of Recreational Events (LNTM 3/25). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN jointly by the King's Harbour Master Portsmouth and by the Harbour Master of Portsmouth International Port, Associated British Ports Southampton, Cowes and Langstone. This notice is intended to give advice to event organisers on the requirement and scope of risk assessment and risk management required in safely managing their events in line with the principles of the Port Marine Safety Code.
2. This notice is to be read in conjunction with the guidance notes under “Events” and “Risk Assessment” or “Cross Solent Swims” on the KHM website at www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsmouth/using-the-port-for-recreation.
3. Your attention is also drawn to the advice given in the preparation of risk assessments issued by the Royal Yachting Association (www.rya.org.uk).  For more details: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsmouth/local-notices/lntm/2025/2503-risk-assessment-of-recreational-events

KHM - Safety Points for Recreational Vessels, RIB and other Gast Craft in the Solent (LNTM 4/25). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the King’s Harbour Master Portsmouth, for the benefit of owners and operators of recreational vessels, Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) and other fast craft, to draw attention to the risk to both themselves and others as well as to the basic safety measures required to assist in keeping marine risks as low as practicable. For more details: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsmouth/local-notices/lntm/2025/2504-safety-points-for-recreational-vessels-ribs-and-other-fast-craft-in-the-solent

KHM - Transits of the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth by Queen Elizabeth Class Aitcraft Carriers (LNTM 13/25). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the King’s Harbour Master Portsmouth that when either of the Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH and HMS PRINCE OF WALES, transit through or operate within the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth waters, the measures outlined in this LNTM will be in force.  https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsmouth/local-notices/lntm/2025/2513-transits-of-the-dockyard-port-of-portsmouth-by-qec-aircraft-carriers

KHM - Voluntary No Anchor Zone - Osborne Bay, Isle of Wight (LNTM 19/25). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the King's Harbour Master Portsmouth that 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 in the eastern Solent.  To protect the seabed in the near shore area highlighted below, mariners are requested not to anchor, lay marks or pots in the south / southwest of the 8 yellow 1m marker buoys now established to delineate the VNAZ shown on the chartlet at: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsmouth/local-notices/lntm/2025/2519-voluntary-no-anchor-zone

RYA FB - As we sail into 2025, we want to explore new horizons, learn new skills, and make it a year to remember. Will you be setting a new year’s resolution? For some, it’s a way to achieve goals for the year, but for others it’s better to approach the year with an open mind. Whether you’re setting big goals, or simply focussing on enjoying the water more, we’re here to support you! #TogetherOnWater

RYA FB - As we welcome the first day of 2025, we want to say a HUGE thank you to all our amazing members. 2024 was an incredible year for our sport. We saw the @britishsailing team make history with Ellie’s gold medal at the Paris Olympics, the Athena Pathway competed in the first ever Women’s America’s Cup, 3 British sailors headed into the extreme Vendee Globe race, and much more. We can’t wait to see what 2025 will bring!

RYA FB - Did you know Volvo Ocean Race Skipper, Dee Caffari completed her Yachtmaster via the Fast Track route? Dee was a PE teacher who had never been on a boat before channelling all her energy into taking a Yachtmaster Fast Track program. Among her accolades is coming sixth in one of the toughest Vendée Globe Races in history according to Vaughan Marsh, RYA Chief Instructor of Sail and Motor Cruising, success depends on the type of person you are and how dedicated to learning you are. “We can’t all expect to be the next Dee Caffari but going into it with the right attitude is a huge advantage. This intensive sailing program is like taking an entire university course in three to four months. It’s a massive personal and emotional investment, but it can be done. I’ve seen some excellent skippers go through the Fast Track route.” Read our Fast Track top tips http://rya.org/tMCC50UsyOz

RYA FB - Important Update to the RRS: World Sailing have released a number of key changes to the originally published version of the Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 which have now officially come into force from the 1st January 2025. A full Changes and Corrections document outlining the rule updates has been published by World Sailing and is available from http://rya.org/vqAe50UyLaT under ‘The Racing Rules of Sailing 2025 - 2028’ drop down.

The RYA advises that anyone referring to the rules ensures they have familiarised themselves with these updates. For those who may have already purchased a copy of the RYA Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028 (audio book or print), please note that the RYA will be updating you in due course on how to ensure your copy is up to date with the new changes. In the meantime, we recommend downloading the Changes and Corrections document. For anyone who has purchased the e-book of the RYA Racing Rules of Sailing 2025-2028, an update is available for download via the RYA Books App. #RacingRulesofSailing #WorldSailing

RYA South - RYA (and others) Weekly Information Update - 3 January 2025