RYA South - RYA (and others) Weekly Information Update - 18 April 2025

 

RYA Members Weekly Update - Celebrating 150 years of the RYA - 2025 marks the 150th Anniversary of the RYA. Founded in November 1875, we are celebrating a century and a half of leadership, innovation, and passion for boating in the UK and beyond. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DnJeyz6Mc4

RYA Members Weekly Update - RYA 150 year Timeline - https://www.rya.org.uk/about-us/150-years

RYA Members Weekly News - Here’s to you, and to the next 150 years - Your support helps ensure the work we do will continue to benefit sailors and boaters like you for generations to come. Whether it’s improving facilities and access, influencing legislation, the protection of safe, clean and beautiful waters, offering people from all backgrounds the opportunity to find the joys of sailing, or nurturing top talents to produce winning moments that inspire a nation - RYA members are at the very heart of everything we do. https://www.rya.org.uk/membership/your-impact

RacingRulesofSailing.com - A New Tool for Teaching & Learning Sailing - A ‘free’ virtual whiteboard built specifically for sailing coaches, instructors, and learners. https://sailtalks.com/

RYA FB - Pwllheli is set to host UK’s top young sailors at 2025 RYA Youth Nationals! Welsh waters will welcome some 230 competitors across the ILCA 6, ILCA 7, 420, 29er, Nacra 15 and iQFOiL classes, going head-to-head over five days of intense racing. This flagship youth sailing event welcomes a mix of experience, from newcomers getting their first taste of multi-class youth competition, to seasoned racers chasing national titles and a shot at selection for key international regattas later this year. The RYA Youth Nationals continues to be a launchpad for some of the world's top racing sailors, while also fostering a lifelong love of the sport and forging friendships that endure well beyond the finish line. Find out more: http://rya.org/LPfQ50Vy3ft

RYA FB - It all starts with a single drop, an idea, a passion. 150 years ago, a small group of sailors came together with a shared love for the water. What began as a single drop, soon became a ripple, a wave spreading across the sea. Since 1875, the Royal Yachting Association has been the anchor for our community, setting the standards and nurturing the love for the sea that spans generations. https://fb.watch/yZeKWoiVVk/ Over the last 150 years, we've navigated change, and helped you explore the boundaries of what's possible on the water, and we're not finished yet. We are continuing to build a connected, inspired, an inclusive community to bring more people to boating. Our journey continues, as we continue, together on water: http://rya.org/EjZj50VyUse

RYA South FB - A great start to this week's RYA Training Courses at Spinnaker SC! A total of 17 young people are booked on courses ranging drom Stage 1 to Stage 4 this week!

RYA South FB - Connected Forums - Our next instalment of the series of Connected Forums on the subject of Winging is on Monday 12th May at 7:30pm on Wing Racing, don't forget to book your spot: Wing Racing - Introducing it into our Clubs or Centres Monday 12th May 7:30pm

Explore ideas and understand how we can include Wing Racing in our club or centre offering. Looking at management, keeping it safe, courses and how we can introduce it in the absolute simplest and most accessible form.

Marine Industry News - The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) is seeking a principal inspector of marine accidents. The role will be based in Southampton, UK, and would suit an experienced marine industry professional. https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/maib-seeks-principal-inspector-of-marine-accidents/

RYA South - Bookings close in 1 week - Join us at Hayling Island Sailing Club on the 26th April for our last Regional Training day before the season really starts getting busy. The winging session is open to all instructors of any ability to sign up! Bookings close on the 22nd April!!! https://fb.watch/y-FIx1009Z/ Booking link below: https://rya.eventsair.com/.../4fd93825-5dc4-4d3e-8826…

RYA - HRH paid a special visit to the RYA Youth National Championships today in Pwllheli, meeting incredible volunteers, sailors, and getting a feel of the action out on the water. It was an inspiring showcase of passion, skill and dedication.

RYA - Calling all junior sailors! Ready to represent your region or home country? Join us and race at the RYA Eric Twiname Junior Championships this May! Compete in British Sailing Pathway recognised junior classes:

• Optimist • RS Tera • RS Feva • Topper • ILCA 4 • Plus, four different rig sizes of Techno windsurfer!

Since its first event in 1986, this championship has been a stepping stone for many top sailors, including Olympians like Ben Ainslie and Iain Percy. Don’t miss your chance to sail in this iconic event - http://rya.org/77yp50VAF7x

RYA Connected - 2025 Affiliation - Affiliation 2025 is now open, complete the questions and update your contacts today. https://www.rya.org.uk/club-centre-support/affiliation/recommendations

RYA Connected - Pathway Club Programme - application update. Due to high demand, we’ll be pausing applications for dinghy clubs in England at the end of April 2025. This pause will give us time to carefully review the many strong applications we’ve received and ensure we can provide meaningful support to each club involved. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/pathway-club-application-update-apr25

RYA Connected - Discover Sailing - Don't forget to register your event and order your assets to help your day go smoothly. https://www.rya.org.uk/club-centre-support/affiliates/finding-new-members/adults/discover-sailing

RYA Connected - Last chance to apply for Sunsail's Funding the Future Initiative - The initiative aims to provide essential financial resources to clubs, to be used to enhance facilities, invest in equipment, develop innovative programs, and cultivate the next generation of sailors. The 2025 deadline is 23 May. https://www.sunsail.com/uk/funding-the-future

RYA Connected - Employing freelance instructors and race coaches. Everything you need to know from the RYA and insurance experts Gallagher. https://www.rya.org.uk/club-centre-support/affiliates/legal-advice/club-insurance/employing-freelance-instructors

RYA Connected - The Check, Clean, Dry approach - The best way to protect both your stretch of water and others around the UK from INNS (Invasive Non Native Species) is to follow the Check, Clean, Dry approach to your boat, equipment and clothing: https://thegreenblue.org.uk/check-clean-dry/

RYA Connected - Levelling the playing field with Portsmouth Yardstick. With a new and improved formula for 2025, find out how the PY system can elevate your club’s racing experience. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/levelling-playing-field-with-py

English Regions Forum (ERF) - New Chair and Deputy Chair - A big welcome to Charles Glover who has just taken over as the ERF Chair and Alice Davies who is the new Deputy Chair. Additionally to John Jonwin who is the new Chair of RYA SW Region.