RYA South - RYA (and others) Weekly Information Update - 16 May 2025

 

16 May

RYA Race Officials FB - Mark Laying & Mark Laying Assistant Opportunities!

Location: WPNSA

Fri 13th to Sun 15th Jun - Hansa Nationals

Sat 21st & Sun 22nd Jun - WPNSA South and South West Junior Championship

Wed 16th to Fri 18th Jul - Waszp Pre-Games

Sat 19th to Fri 25th Jul - Waszp Games (Racing days 21st to 25th)

Thu 4th to Sun 7th Sep - 49er Nationals

Please contact: volunteers@wpnsa.org.uk if you are interested or would like any more information.

RYA Members Weekly News - SailGP - We have partnered with Emirates GBR and SailGP to bring you an opportunity to be part of the exclusive Inside Tack show from SailGP New York. Join Georgie Ainslie live from New York as she chats with guests including Ben Ainslie, Dylan Fletcher, and Hannah Mills - as the excitement builds for the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth this July! Don't miss the opportunity to tune into a star-studded live show. Simply enter your details and questions via the link below and secure your spot. https://athenaracingpromotions.co.uk/competition-hub/sign-up-to-watch-the-inside-tack-live

RYA Members Weekly News - A handy guide to boating into Europe - We’ve got some tips for a smooth journey If you’re boating in to Europe this summer. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/boating-into-europe

RYA Members Weekly News - Fund Britain's Waterways sends message to Westminster - Campaigners take action to deliver a clear, visible message directly to MPs. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/fund-britains-waterways-sends-message

RYA FB - Invasive Species Week is coming! (12-18 May) - We’re joining forces with the Angling Trust, Paddle UK, and British Rowing to raise awareness about the threat of invasive non-native species - and how you can Check, Clean and Dry our boats and equipment to help stop their spread.

However you like to get afloat, protecting our waters starts with you. Join our free webinar (Tue 13 May 13:00 - 14:00) to learn practical steps that you and your club can take to safeguard your local stretch of water and beyond. Register now: http://rya.org/cRWk50VPl0q For resources/information - https://thegreenblue.org.uk/clubs-centres-associations/facilities-operations/biosecurity/

RYA FB - SailGP - Exciting Announcement - The RYA has partnered with Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team and SailGP to bring you a special edition of The Inside Tack Show, offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at the Emirates GBR SailGP Team live from #SailGPNewYork . Join Georgie Ainslie as she chats with guests including Ben Ainslie, Dylan Fletcher, and Hannah Mills as the excitement builds for the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth this July!

Don't miss the opportunity to tune into a star-studded live show. Simply enter your details and questions via the link below and secure your spot. #SailGP https://athenaracingpromotions.co.uk/.../sign-up-to-watch… Thursday, 5th June 7 PM UK Time

RYA FB - Out now! The new RYA Wing and Windsurfing for Instructors is the new resource for anyone wanting to teach windsurfing, wingsurfing, windfoiling, and wingfoiling, based on the RYA's training schemes. It guides you through the methods of instructing and coaching using clear and helpful session aids for both on and off the water, backed up with colour illustrations and photographs. It includes information on how to teach onshore, including top tips on communication skills and teaching techniques in addition to the on-water practical instruction. Get your copy today - http://rya.org/ZGuB50VKn1h

RYA FB - RYA Portland House is a purpose-built accommodation and training centre facility built for the London 2012 Olympic Games. It is still used by the British Sailing team, squads and coaches, and is available exclusively to RYA members throughout the year. Located at Osprey Quay, it is ideally situated close to Portland Marina, Lulworth Cove and the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy. Book your stay now - http://rya.org/UMQC50VKn4V

RYA Instructors FB - one day workshops learning how to use your Raymarine Axiom Chart Plotter. This will be very useful to many who are not that familiar with chart plotters and wish to learn more so they can teach with more confidence. We are running 2 specialist one day workshops learning how to use your Raymarine Axiom Chart Plotter. This is a classroom based course, hands on with industry expert instructors, teaching you how to get the most from your Axiom. Dates include Wednesday the 28th May & Saturday 31st May, Price is only £75 per person. Spaces limited so book now if you wish to know more about your Axiom and chart plotters. Book at www.aboardboatcoaching.co.uk/shorebased and find it in the Radar section. #raymarineaxiom #axiomchartplotter #raymarine We are based Premier Universal Marina on the Hamble between Portsmouth & Southampton at Sarisbury Green.

RYA South FB - Curious how to enhance your offer for members who don't want to race? Join us for a Connected webinar on Monday 12th May at 7pm to hear from Arnside SC and Poole YC who have been working on this for many years and are reaping the rewards. Book now - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/.../0a044b9e-ace2-4cbf…

RYA FB - There are over 2000 non-native species in Britain. Of these 10 to 15% are invasive species, and this means they cause harm to wildlife and the environment, but also to human health and our activities. Once these invasive species establish it's hard to eradicate them and control and can cost a lot of money. Commodore Mark Rushton explains “We were the unfortunate people who got to be the first club to get an infestation of killer shrimp. We need to encourage people to understand that it's not just our problem. We happen to have the killer shrimp, but there are plenty more invasive species out there and any one of these can cause a significant headache for your club.” “We want to prevent this happening at other sailing clubs and encourage you to put in place biosecurity measures to help your sailors to check clean and dry their boats and equipment to prevent the spread of invasive species.” says Kate Fortnam, RYA Green Blue Campaign Manager. https://fb.watch/zz8ckWPJrz/

RYA FB - For Vanessa, sailing became more than a sport - it was a lifeline. After struggling with severe depression, she was offered a place on a free dinghy instructor course that changed everything. “Life turned around after that because I could see that there was a different career path to be had.” Vanessa’s desk job was replaced by wide skies and open water. Now in her 60s, Vanessa is a celebrated volunteer, instructor, and advocate for inclusion. “When you're sailing, you can’t think about anything else. It's a really good way of getting away from everything and just being able to relax your brain. The emotional, the psychological benefits are immense.” This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , we’re celebrating the benefits of our sport and how powerful time on the water can be. Read more of Vanessa’s story http://rya.org/Ce1A50VRe8A

RYA FB - Support your sailing club and win up to £6,000! Sunsail's Funding the Future initiative is dedicated to supporting sailing and yacht clubs across the UK. Providing essential financial resources to clubs, to be used to enhance facilities, invest in equipment, develop innovative programs, and cultivate the next generation of sailors. RYA Director of Sport Development, Rob Clark, expresses his excitement to be part of the 2025 judging panel. “What we're really looking for in applications is a passion for how you can get more people on the water, connecting to your communities and being sustainable as possible as a club, working across the UK. Things to really include - why you want to do this, and a clear plan of how you deliver the project if you were successful, including a timeline, a budget, and how you measure your success.” Find out more - http://rya.org/Sobx50VSFnb https://www.facebook.com/reel/1502624277365361

World Sailing - SailGP Sustainability webinar - Emirates GBR SailGP Team were crowned winners of the SailGP Impact League in Season 4, a podium for the planet which rewards teams for their actions to reduce their carbon footprint and increase diversity in sailing. Their partnership with Low Carbon harnesses the power of wind and waves in the ocean. On land, Low Carbon works with the Emirates GBR Team, using sport to confront the climate emergency. Join this session at 09:00 on Wednesday 14 May to hear more about the team's work and their plans for the future!  Register here: https://bit.ly/4iFGwwW

World Sailing -  38^th America’s Cup Venue - The Government of Italy, in conjunction with Team New Zealand and the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, have announced Italy as the Host Country and Naples as the Host City for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup to be held in the spring and summer of 2027.

MAIB - Interim report into the sinking of the Bayesian - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6821ea1aced319d02c9060f2/2025-Bayesian-InterimReport.pdf

RYA Connected News - Get behind the Emirates Sail Grand Prix Portsmouth with a club watch party. Fast, foiling F50s, gripping rivalries, cutting-edge tech and an energetic global broadcast make for compelling viewing. Hosting a watch party brings that buzz to your clubhouse. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/get-behind-sailgp-portsmouth-2025

RYA Connected News - Connected 2025/26: Supporting tomorrow’s leaders, today. The more people you have helping out, the more sustainable and vibrant your organisation becomes. Volunteers bring energy, ideas and welcome new members, helping to support your activities and enabling the sport we love to grow and thrive. That’s why this year’s RYA Connected theme will be all about the power of community, with a focus on volunteers and succession planning - supporting and developing the next generation of leaders in our sport. Now we want to hear from you - what topics or learning at Connected would help your organisation? https://www.rya.org.uk/news/connected_2526_supporting_leaders

RYA Connected News - The RYA Foundation is helping to open access to the water. Grants can help clubs and organisations remove barriers to boating. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/opening-access-to-the-water

RYA Connected News - Swim Safe with OnBoard is a new programme from the RYA who have joined forces with Swim England and the RNLI. The sessions, delivered at OnBoard centres by RYA Instructors, aim to increase awareness of water safety and boost confidence around open water. RYA Instructors will guide young people through the Water Safety Code and then allow them to practise key sea survival techniques in the water - all whilst wearing a buoyancy aid. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/sign-up-for-swim-safe

RYA Connected News - What the new Protection of Premises Act 2025 means for your club. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent on 03 April. This important legislation aims to boost safety and preparedness across the UK by requiring certain venues and events to have clear plans in place should a terrorist incident occur. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/martyns-law

RYA Connected News - Underinsurance - is it time to review your cover? Would you know if your organisation’s assets were underinsured? Gallagher, RYA Official Commercial Insurance Partner, answer your frequently asked questions and share their top tips for reducing your risk. https://www.rya.org.uk/club-centre-support/affiliates/legal-advice/club-insurance/underinsurance

RYA Connected News - Sailability support for safer boating. The amazing community of Sailability organisations continues to grow opportunities and develop people’s skills and commitment, as the season gets into full swing. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/sailability-support-for-safer-boating

RYA Connected News - Last chance to support Your Sailing Club and Win Up To £6,000! Any RYA affiliated sailing or yacht club based in the United Kingdom can apply to Sunsail's "Funding the Future". If your club could benefit from funding, all you need to do is submit your entry telling us what you would spend the money on and why your club deserves to win, before the deadline of 23 May. https://www.sunsail.com/uk/funding-the-future

RYA FB - Mental Health - "Don’t underestimate how being out in the elements can benefit your happiness and mental health. It takes you away from the complexities and noise of life and lets you be present in nature, feeling the ocean and the wind... I’d encourage everyone to get out and experience it" James Peters, 2024 Paris Olympian. As we shine a light on mental health, take a moment to reconnect with yourself and nature.