RYA South - RYA (and others) Weekly Information Update - 20 June 2025

 

Scuttlebutt Sailing - RRS - Quiz 37. Boats P and S, two close-hauled boats on opposite tacks, are approaching a windward mark to be left to starboard. S hails, “Starboard!” P tacks to keep clear and protests S for not tacking and sailing her proper course to the mark. You are on the protest committee… how would you decide this? Click here for answer.

RYA Member Weekly News - Electrical Systems Maintenance - An essential guide to maintaining your boat’s electrical systems, for both sail and motor. https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/buying-owning/electrical-systems-maintenance

RYA Member Weekly News - Applications open for British Sailing Talent Academies - Four Academy host venues announced as programme applications open up. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/new-talent-academies-open-applications

RYA Member Weekly News - Celebrating 20 years of OnBoard - OnBoard has introduced more than 1.3 million children to sailing and windsurfing. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/celebrating-twenty-years-onboard

RYA Connect & RYA Member Weekly News - Bupa are proud to partner with the Royal Yachting Association - and to celebrate the start of the sailing season, they 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! As part of our partnership, RYA members also receive 10% off Bupa health insurance policies arranged through Insured Health. To enter the prize draw - https://insuredhealth.co.uk/news/Garmin-Giveaway-RYA/

RYA FB - Myth busting electric motors! Check out our video where we answer key questions around electric motors. Including - Range anxiety - Cost - Charging infrastructure - Safety - The future. https://fb.watch/Aepp6Zvzco/

Marine Industry News - ‘Groundbreaking’ microplastic recycling facility opens in Cornwall - the Cleaner Seas Group has unveiled a microplastic recycling facility – the first of its kind – in Bude, on the UK’s Cornish coast. The new microplastic recycling facility centre brings together Cleaner Seas Group’s microfibre filter technology with a closed-loop recycling system. https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/groundbreaking-microplastic-recycling-facility-opens-in-cornwall/

RYA FB - The third era - 1925 - 1950. The late 1920s showcased just how wide-ranging the Association's role had become. The Royal Victoria Yacht Club’s Ocean Race for yachts was rebadged as the Fastnet Race, while the growing importance of the National 14 ft dinghy class would be recognised when they were gifted a new trophy, the Prince of Wales Cup, which was raced at Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Clearly, racing in all its forms, was still core to the YRA’s activities. By the close of the decade, the YRA undertook a complete overhaul of the racing rules that would now apply to all craft, irrespective of their size. This would also be the first time the YRA became a publisher, as they had Rule Books printed that were then sold for a shilling a copy. Explore more of our history – http://rya.org/t4bO50Wa1AV

RYA FB - Get more from your time on the water. Sign up to receive the latest news, hints and tips, events, special offers and competitions straight to your inbox. https://www.rya.org.uk/membership/membership-benefits/rya-e-newsletters

RYA FB - Win a Garmin watch. Bupa UK are celebrating the start of the sailing season by 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! Enter the prize draw now: http://rya.org/MM5r50Wa2bN

IWC - Planning Application to extend Bembridge Boat Storage - 25/00835/FUL - Demolition of one storey structures; proposed extension of boat storage (revised scheme)

Savvy Navvy- The next Instructor webinar which focuses on Digital First is on 25 June at 1830 - We’ll hear from expert guest speakers on their experiences with Savvy Navvy and how they maximise students’ Digital First learning. Key Takeaways:
 - Optimise your teaching: Discover how to integrate Savvy Navvy into your lessons, giving your students real-world skills and confidence.
- Understand the depth and range of Savvy Navvy’s data sources.
- Interactive Q&A: Get answers to your specific questions and tips.

Follow this link to register:  https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8jPt3DQ1QMCFB-WtOxW9jA

Marine Industry News - MDL Marinas upgrades lifting capabilities at Northney Marina - MDL Marinas has upgraded its lifting operations at Northney Marina on the UK’s South Coast with the addition of a 35-tonne hoist, following a £400,000 investment. https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/mdl-marinas-upgrades-lifting-capabilities-at-northney-marina/

RYA Magazine - In this issue we celebrate 20 years of OnBoad - the RYA's children's sailing and windsurfing programme, helping them grow in character and confidence. As we mark its 20th birthday, it’s clear that the lessons we learn on the water can carry us through a lifetime. Our new ‘Out and About’ column offers you a brief update on how the RYA represents you on the things that matter to you. So take a break and catch up on your membership news. https://content.yudu.com/web/1oc76/0A1qulm/ryasummer2025/html/index.html

RYA 150^th - We’re delighted to invite you to a special Gold Members (only) Evening celebrating 150 years of the RYA - an exclusive event for you and a guest. Join us on 8 July for an unforgettable evening as David "Dougal" Henshall, renowned British sailing historian and author, takes us on a captivating journey through the rich and fascinating history of the RYA.  Dougal’s engaging storytelling brings sailing’s most iconic moments to life.  Hosted in partnership with MDL Marinas and ePropulsion this event includes complimentary refreshments and is exclusively open to you as an RYA Gold Member. Tickets are free but booking is essential. If demand for tickets exceeds our capacity, places will be allocated by ballot. The deadline for ballot entries is 23:59 on 25 June 2025.

Marine Industry News - Bayesian - the 56-metre Bayesian is set to be lifted from the seabed this weekend (21 - 22 June) in a high-stakes operation off the coast of Sicily, nearly a year after it sank in a violent storm that killed seven people, including British tech billionaire Mike Lynch and his teenage daughter Hannah. https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/bayesian-salvage-sunken-superyacht-to-be-lifted-this-weekend/

RYA FB - OnBoard - Join us for an inspiring conversation with Pip Woods, Managing Director of Rockley Watersports as she reflects on 20 years of the OnBoard programme - a grassroots initiative that has transformed access to sailing and watersports for children across the UK. As the pilot centre for OnBoard, Rockley Watersports helped shape the programme a full year before its official launch - gaining valuable insights and experiencing the incredible impact it has. See the endless possibilities children's sailing and windsurfing can bring. Get OnBoard now: https://www.rya.org.uk/star.../get-onboard-childrens-sailing

RYA Connect - Affiliation 2025 update - Find out how to access your affiliation documents including your certificate recommendations. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/affiliation-2025-update

RYA Connect - Family, friendship and 40 years of giving back - when John and Sheila Robinson received the news they’d been selected for an RYA Award last year, they were convinced there had been a mistake. The recognition was not only real, but richly deserved.  https://www.rya.org.uk/news/family-friendship-forty-years-giving-back

RYA Connect - Nominations for the RYA Awards are open - the RYA Awards shine a spotlight on the individuals, clubs, and organisations who go above and beyond to make boating and sailing more successful, sustainable, inclusive, and valued, from grassroots efforts to community-wide initiatives. Nominate now: https://www.rya.org.uk/about-us/rya-awards

RYA Connect - Creating spaces for women to thrive: Women on Water Development Day - the RYA Women on Water Development Day offered a dedicated opportunity for female participants to connect, support each other, and develop their skills in a safe and encouraging environment. Find out more - https://www.rya.org.uk/news/wow-development-day-mar25

RYA Connect - Get ready for the RYA Junior Club Championships - A pilot event for 2025 is taking place from 4-5 October at Northampton Sailing Club; it aims to bring together young sailors from clubs across the RYA regions and Home Countries for a fun, competitive, and highly sociable weekend of racing. Read more: https://www.rya.org.uk/news/get-ready-junior-champs-25

RYA Connected -RYA Connected Webinar - Securing funding and finance for your club - the webinar, happening next Monday evening (19:00 - 20:30 on 23 June 2025), will explore how clubs can secure funding and finance for capital infrastructure projects. Venue: Zoom . To register - https://rya.eventsair.com/rya-cff-jun25/cffjun25/Site/Register

RYA Connected - How can outboard engine thefts be prevented? Gallagher, the RYA’s official Club Insurance partner, has provided answers to some frequently asked questions to help your organisation avoid or deal with a loss. https://www.rya.org.uk/club-centre-support/affiliates/legal-advice/club-insurance/outboard-thefts

Scuttlebutt Sailing – New Education initiative from World Sailing - World Sailing has officially launched the World Sailing Academy, an innovative new online learning platform designed to provide comprehensive educational resources and training to sailors, coaches, officials, administrators, and the entire global sailing community. https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2025/06/17/new-education-initiative-by-world-sailing/

Scuttlebutt Sailing - Safety review from Sydney Hobart Race - the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has published the full independent review report into the three incidents in the 2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, which tragically saw two fatalities and a man overboard (MOB) incident. The CYCA Board has considered the findings in full and supports all recommendations made by the Review Committee. https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2025/06/13/safety-review-from-sydney-hobart-race/