RYA South - RYA (and others) Weekly Information Update - 4 April 2025

 Marine Industry News - RYA urges MCA to review costly proposals for code of practice - https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/rya-speaks-out-about-costly-mca-proposals-for-code-of-practice/

RYA Members Weekly News - How to tow a boat safely - towing a boat may seem straightforward, but it requires careful preparation and attention to safety. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/how-to-safely-tow-a-boat

RYA Members Weekly News - Levelling the playing field with Portsmouth Yardstick - Find out how the PY system can elevate your club’s racing experience. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/levelling-playing-field-with-py

RYA Members Weekly News - find out more about e-propulsion - https://www.rya.org.uk/about-us/partners/epropulsion

RYA Members Weekly News - New recruits making waves with British Sailing Keelboat Academy - Coaches impressed with commitment at on-water training weekends. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/keelboat-academy-2025

RYA Members News - Member Benefits - Bishop Skinner Marine has worked in partnership with the RYA for over 30 years to offer specialist boat insurance and sailing travel insurance to its members. https://www.rya.org.uk/membership/membership-benefits/bishop-skinner-marine---annual-multi-trip-travel-insurance

RYA FB - Incoming… your extra hour of daylight! Enjoy more time for sailing, outdoor adventures, and soaking up the summer vibes. How are you making the most of your extra daylight?

ISAF - Biodiversity - Join us this Wednesday (2 April) at 09:00 UK time for an informative session on the impact of sport on biodiversity, hosted by the BENCHES ERASMUS+ project! BENCHES, a brilliant ERASMUS+ funded initiative, is collaborating with a range of sports, including sailing (with World Sailing as a key project partner), to develop a pioneering tool. This tool will help event organisers and classes accurately measure and understand their impact on biodiversity. Register here: https://bit.ly/3XyjHSj  See you there!

RYA FB - Planning to tow your boat this season? While it may seem simple, towing a boat involves careful preparation and attention to safety. Whether you’re heading away for a weekend getaway or transporting your boat for maintenance, ensuring a safe tow is crucial to protecting both your boat and everyone on the road, and it's important to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Bishop Skinner Marine outlines the essential steps to safely tow a boat, from choosing the right equipment to proper driving techniques. Check out their top tips - http://rya.org/E33i50Vqjz5

RacingRulesofSailing.com - New Hearing Request and Decision Forms for 2025 have been published.
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RYA South FB - Congratulations to Spinnaker Sailing Club for becoming a British Sailing Pathway Club! We know the passion and work that you put into the development of junior racers and look forward to working together to creating a racing pathway that is affordable, accessible and engaging. Where everyone feels they belong and can succeed. If your club hasn’t applied yet fill out the application form today - https://www.rya.org.uk/racing/pathway

RYA South FB - Andrew Cassell - It’s with sadness that we share the news of the passing of Andrew Cassell, a Paralympic gold medalist and champion of inclusive sailing. We are sure many of you will know Andy especially in the Cowes area on the Isle Of Wight and our thoughts are with family, friends and fellow sailors at this time. Should you wish to pay your respects the Andrew Cassell Foundation have details of Andy’s funeral which is in a couple of weeks time. Andy your legacy will live on for years to come, thank you for everything you have done for the sport of sailing and creating opportunities for all. (Friday 11th April at 1pm at St Mary’s Church, Northwood Park, Cowes and afterwards at CCYC.)

Marine Industry News - Emirates Team New Zealand has confirmed that New Zealand will not host the defence of the 38th America’s Cup in 2027. https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/americas-cup-team-new-zealand-confirms-auckland-will-not-host-in-2027/

RYA FB - Entries close this week for the RYA Youth National Championships! Will you be there? Enter the UK's premiere youth sailing regatta today: http://rya.org/lWl050Vscj2

RYA FB - Man Overboard - did you know it only takes less than 11 minutes for a "Man Overboard" to become unresponsive. This time decreases as the water becomes colder, or the sea state rougher. In some cases, crew have just four or five minutes to coordinate complex recoveries under extreme pressure. Sadly more than 40% of man overboard occurrences reported to the MAIB between 2015 and 2023, tragically led to a fatality. A startling reminder of the importance of getting all your crew trained and having a well-practised plan. Find out more about prevention, and how to prepare for a man overboard occurrence - http://rya.org/Pm2T50VrLNe

RYA South - Are you thinking of joining the RYA South Aspirant Senior Instructor Academy? Come and find out what it is all about tonight (1 Apr) at 19.00, book the free session here. https://www.cognitoforms.com/.../RYASouthInstructorAcadem… You can also book directly onto the Academy here 👇 it starts on Wednesday (2 Apr) evening online.… https://www.rya.org.uk/.../xhsj2-rya-south-instructor…

Southern Water - Get the latest information about storm overflow releases in your area - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/e9a1db8d193d4cd582d550285a3aeb44/page/Map/?views=Disclaimer

RYA Race Officers Newsletter - Starting Penalties Guidance Note - Updated from the 2021 - 2024 version to reflect the 2025 edition of World Sailing Development Rule DR21-01. https://tinyurl.com/yjczttvp

RYA Race Officers Newsletter - Arbitration Guidance Note - Arbitration is now used at many events from junior racing to Olympic Class World Championships. This Guidance Note provides advice on Appendix T, and how best to conduct an arbitration meeting. https://tinyurl.com/4jm7y4td

RYA Race Officers Newsletter - Updated Hearing Request, Hearing Decision & Arbitration Report Templates - Updated version of the hearing forms can be found under Race Office & Protest Committee. https://tinyurl.com/5c6y9zte

RYA Race Officers Newsletter - Umpiring Large Fleet Race Guidance Note - Umpiring under Addendum UF is now popular at small fleet racing events. This Guidance Note describes an umpiring system suitable for large fleets. https://tinyurl.com/z7szazse

RYA FB - We’re delighted to announce that RYA Northern Ireland has joined the Clean Water Sports Alliance NI (CWSA NI). Officially launching at Stormont today, a group of National Governing Bodies share their vision for creating healthy blue spaces for everyone across Northern Ireland to enjoy. By working together, they will protect the environments which are so crucial to doing the sports we love. Find out more 👉 http://rya.org/y4yh50Vt7sH

RYA FB - Appeal to stop the Portland Incinerator fails - https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1736641890393163&set=a.682492595808103

RYA South - Warsash SC Pathway Club status - After working closely with the RYA team over the past few months we’re very pleased to announce our Pathway Club status. With another great season of Junior and Youth sailing and racing about to start the timing couldn’t be better!

EuroSail - Cowes Week - Cowes Week Ltd is delighted to announce that Garmin, the world's most innovative and recognised marine electronics manufacturer, has renewed for a further year as the Official Weather Forecast Sponsor for Cowes Week 2025. https://www.cowesweek.co.uk/web/code/php/main_c.php?map=cw25&ui=cw4&style=std&override=&page=news&section=regatta&storynum=1567

KHM Portsmouth - Direction 1/25 - Reporting Damage or Incidents - Mariners are advised that the King’s Harbour Master has made the following General Direction under the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth Order 2005, that any marine casualty or marine incident occurring within the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth is to be reported as soon as practicable to the King's Harbour Master. A marine casualty or marine incident is an event or sequence of events that has occurred directly by, or in connection with, the operation of a vessel and has resulted in: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsmouth/local-notices/general-directions/2025/2501-reporting-damage-or-incidents

KHM Portsmouth - Direction 2/25 - Personal Watercraft (Jet Skiing)/Water Skiing/Board Sailing/Surfing and Swimming - Mariners are advised that the King’s Harbour Master Portsmouth has made the following General Direction with regard to Personal Watercraft (Jet Skiing), Water Skiing, Board Sailing (Wind Surfing), Kite Boarding (Kite Surfing) / Wing Surfing / Wing Foiling (Power and Wind Driven), and Swimming. https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsmouth/local-notices/general-directions/2025/2502-personal-watercraft-jet-skiing-water-skiing-board-sailing-surfing-and-swimming

RYA FB - When delivering activities at a range of venues, what are our insurance obligations? Recent Gallagher client feedback indicates that, while RYA clubs and training centres generally understand their liability exposures, there is confusion and concern about the exposures and risk management for organisations delivering activities at multiple venues, like class associations or groups offering youth training or traveller series. RYA Head of Regions, Gareth Brookes, discussed this topic with RYA Account Director, Gallagher, Ben Bennett, to provide clarity for these affiliated groups - http://rya.org/9oUi50VtHtG

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