RYA South - RYA (and others) Weekly Information Update - 2 May 2025

 

RYA Members Weekly News - What to pack on your sailing holiday. If you’re lucky enough to be off on a sailing holiday this summer, here’s a handy packing guide to ensure you don’t forget the essentials. https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/what-to-pack-on-your-sailing-holiday

RYA Members Weekly News - Champions emerge at the 2025 RYA Youth National Championships - Five days of competition see winners crowned in Pwllheli. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/champions-emerge-yn2025

RYA Members Weekly News - DEFRA Minister praises Clean Water Sports Alliance on their calls for clean water. Open letter praises the Alliance for their 'tireless advocacy'. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/minister-praises-clean-water-alliance

RYA Members Weekly News - Members Benefits - To celebrate the start of the sailing season, BUPA are giving RYA members and sailing enthusiasts something special to look forward to. Request a BUPA health insurance quote from Insured Health before 25 June 2025 and you’ll automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a Garmin quatix® 7X – the ultimate smartwatch for sailors. No purchase necessary! https://www.rya.org.uk/news/celebrate-the-sailing-season

RYA FB - Scottish sailors Maggie Adamson and Cal Finlayson took the crown at the 2024 Offshore Double Handed World Championship - could your team be next? We are inviting mixed teams to express their interest in representing GBR at the 2025 championship, set to take place this autumn from Cowes. Don’t miss your chance! Register your interest by 30 April: http://rya.org/opgm50VHZnL

RYA & RA Sailability FB - I came home and said to my kids, “I want to learn to sail,” and they laughed and said, “You can’t brush your hair in the morning, how are you going to learn to sail?” Phil Monk has always been active, running up and down mountains for fun. But when his collagen (the elastic tissue that holds everything together) became faulty, it made movement painful, so he stopped. That’s when he found sailing at Whitefriars Sailability. “At the time, I didn’t know my jib sheet from my tiller or anything like that. But I knew straight away, I loved being on the water.” “The boat kind of just gave the freedom, and for me, it takes away the pain. Sailing saved my life.”

RYA South FB - A great day had by all at the Regional Instructor Training Day (Chichester) on Saturday at Hayling Island SC (HISC). Lots of activity happening on the water with sessions including single handed sailing, race sessions, powerboat skills development. Also some great on shore discussions on learning from accidents / incidents, a person centred approach to session delivery and new ideas for RTC in-house staff / instructor training and CPD.

RYA FB – Handy packing guide - If you’re lucky enough to be off on a sailing holiday this summer, check what comes on board with your charter company before you start packing. Many companies will have a full list on their website, covering everything from sailing kit to equipment. Hard sided suitcases are difficult to stow away so you’ll want to opt for soft sided duffel bags instead, and smaller waterproof drybags are useful for trips off the boat and travelling from the yacht to the shore or marina. Check out our handy packing guide to ensure you don’t forget the essentials. http://rya.org/oaV550VIVQ8

RYA FB - Make every moment on the water count - Subscribe to our newsletter for insider tips, expert advice, event updates, exclusive offers, and epic competitions delivered straight to your inbox http://rya.org/ZOTG50VJGOo

RYA South FB - Last Chance to Register! Want to improve your safety management and safety boat cover skills for wing surfing and foiling? Join James Hardy (South Wing Developer) and Liz McMaster (Wing Chief Instructor) for a FREE 1-hour online session focused on wing surf and foil safety !!! TONIGHT!!!

When: 19:30 Monday 28 April

Why join? Get the chance to ask questions, learn from experts, and ensure you're ready to provide top-notch safety boat cover at your RYA-affiliated club or recognised training centre.

Sign up now! https://events.teams.microsoft.com/.../c10ed391-86e6-4561… Aimed at clubs and training centres, volunteers, instructors and those responsible for delivering or managing wing safety on the water. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to up your game in safety cover!

Marine Industry News - A high-stakes international salvage mission is underway to recover the Bayesian, the 56-metre superyacht owned by late British tech magnate Mike Lynch. https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/30m-salvage-operation-underway-to-recover-sunken-superyacht-bayesian/

RYA FB - British Sailing Team duo Anna and John scoop a second springtime grand slam! The pair have topped the Nacra 17 podium twice this April, at both the Princess Sofia Regatta and French Olympic Week. With a strong start to the season in the bag it looks as though the pair are building strong, a welcome trend following news that the pair will campaign for one more Olympic cycle. What a way to kick off the season - Congratulations Anna and John!

RYA FB - In just one year, the Clean Water Sports Alliance (CWSA) has grown from seven founding sports to a national movement of 11, united by one clear aim: clean, heathy, nature-rich waters for all. With policy wins, national awards, and determined advocacy, we’ll continue to ensure that the voices of millions of recreational water users will be heard at every level, from government to industry. Read more about our year of action: https://www.rya.org.uk/news/a-year-of-action

RYA FB - “Sailing is in my blood.” After working abroad for three years, Jen Miller returned to run a sailing school in Devon as a dinghy trainer and is now a powerboat trainer in the East. “I’m so passionate about this sport and what I do and what I've achieved in it. I want to spread that passion to other women in the sport. Nothing holds them back if they don't want it to.” If you’re curious about powerboating or sailing but you're unsure, being in an all-women’s environment can give you the supportive environment you need to learn something new. Explore more of our Reflections on Water stories: http://rya.org/A3vm50VKnvW https://fb.watch/zjzan1QsEk/