RYA South - RYA (and others) Weekly Information Update - 27 June 2025

 

RYA Members Weekly News - Buying or selling a boat can be an exciting yet daunting prospect for any boater, to guide you through the process here are our top tips. https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/tips-for-buying-and-selling-a-boat

RYA Members Weekly News - Dedicated sailors celebrated in the King's Birthday Honours List - three dedicated individuals were recognised for their outstanding contributions to the sport in the King’s Birthday Honours list (published Friday 13 June 2025). https://www.rya.org.uk/news/dedicated-sailors-celebrated-birthday-honours

RYA Members Weekly News - Motor Cruising - Building confidence on the water - Justine Bowman is put through her paces on the RYA Helmsman course. https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/motor-cruising-helmsman-course

RYA Members Weekly News - RYA Members' Magazine - in this issue we celebrate 20 years of OnBoard - 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. Read the digital version now - https://email.rya.org.uk/c/AQiRnxYQ5YpjGLDwjV4gj4CsCOnTHGlmQQhwT0NowCvhw_oXDW448Au0iqCW4ChhdPBc

RYA FB - Marine Wildlife - One of the many joys of spending time on the water is catching a glimpse of marine wildlife. But do you know how to navigate safely around marine wildlife? When travelling down a river, canal, or coastline, nature delivers a plethora of wild sights and sounds to enjoy. Whether it’s through dolphins riding the bow wave, a group of seals and their pups resting on a rocky outcrop, or spotting a heron stood amongst the reeds. We are fortunate to be granted such a close view of inland and marine wildlife. However, in these moments we must do our bit to navigate safely and responsibly around approaching wildlife. Find out more - http://rya.org/q9OJ50WcR1a

RYA FB - Summer is officially here, and so is the RYA Members Magazine Summer Edition! In this issue we celebrate 20 years of OnBoard - 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: http://rya.org/JZj850WcQx6

RYA FB - The weather might be warm, but water temperatures are still very cold. If you’re spending time on or near the water this weekend, make sure you know how to keep yourself and others safe. If you find yourself in trouble in the water, Float To Live:

Tilt your head back with your ears submerged.

Relax and breathe normally

Move your arms and legs to improve stability

Don’t worry if your legs sink, we all float differently

Once the initial shock has passed, shout for help or swim to safety.

Find more summer safety advice on the RoSPA website: http://rya.org/ftg350WcMtO or our safety hub: http://rya.org/3zJq50WcMjb

RYA FB - Meet Jerri - “I remember seeing Robin Knox-Johnston finish the Golden Globe in the sixties, along with Sir Francis Chichester, all these people became heroes of mine. I’ve always has this thing about ocean sailing.” Meet Jerri, an inspiring Clipper Round the World Yacht Race crew member who rediscovered her love for the ocean after facing personal upheaval and life-altering changes. An experience she thought might cause discomfort but turned out to be the opposite – a powerful reminder of connection and teamwork. Jerri shares her journey with us: the trials of the race, the warmth of being welcomed by her crew, and the reasons she wouldn’t hesitate to do it all again. Her message is clear: “Trans people are just people. There’s nothing to be feared.” https://fb.watch/AoPz0T7zbT/

RYA FB - King’s Birthday Honours list - three dedicated individuals were recognised for their outstanding contributions to the sport in the King’s Birthday Honours list. Congratulations to our well-deserved sailors:

• Mark Todd, UK Sail Training

• Colin Magee, Leicestershire and Rutland Youth Sailing Association

• Richard Titchener, Sea-Change Sailing Trust and Blue Mermaid

Read more about our dedicated sailors celebrated in the King's Birthday Honours List: http://rya.org/NY3a50WcJnM

RNLI Bembridge - The WHO World Drowning Prevention Day 2025 campaign webpage is live - The WHO World Drowning Prevention Day 2025 campaign webpage can be accessed at https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-drowning-prevention-day/2025/. It contains information on this year’s campaign theme:  Your story can save a life: drowning prevention through shared experiences

Marine Industry News - AC 38^th Edition - Peter Burling, a three-time America’s Cup winner, has joined Luna Rossa as the Italian syndicate prepares for the 38th edition of the event in 2027 in Naples. https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/peter-burling-joins-luna-rossa-for-38th-americas-cup/

KHM Portsmouth - Direction 5/25 - SailGp Exclusion Zone - see: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsmouth/local-notices/general-directions/2025/2505-sailgp-exclusion-zone-18-20-july-2025

RYA FB - 20 years of transforming lives - The RYA’s flagship grassroots sailing and windsurfing programme for young people aged 8 to 18, OnBoard, is celebrating 20 years of transforming lives on the water. Hear from our OnBoard community and Greenbank Primary School https://fb.watch/ArU71SRBX5/ as they got on the water to learn something completely new, together. Find out more: http://rya.org/vNeL50Wg48I

RYA FB - 150 years - The early 1950s saw leisure boating take on a new importance. With the media promotion of the ‘nuclear family’, more free time and greater car ownership, the number one aspiration of the so called ‘man in the street’ was to own a boat. The growing range of small coastal cruisers becoming available meant that the whole family could enjoy taking to the together, not necessarily racing. To reflect this exciting shift, 1952 saw the Yacht Racing Association became the Royal Yachting Association, the RYA that we cherish today. The timing for this change was perfect, as sailing, across all genres, was about to be blessed by what became known as the ‘golden era’. The era would end with the RYA recognising the growing importance of the yacht cruising community. This area of boating was growing rapidly as more and more marinas were constructed around our coasts. Read more on our history: http://rya.org/K0qS50WfuVT

RNLI SE Newsletter - Righting a D-Class Inshore Lifeboat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qVbDr5DzO8

RYA Sara Sutcliffe FB - Why become a member of the RYA? Membership fuels our advocacy, protects your rights on the water, and helps grow the future of boating. From expert advice to exclusive benefits, every member strengthens our sport. Watch the video to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQJVaPUMg6w Interested in becoming a member? DM me directly and I’ll help you get registered!

RYA FB - Calling all Youth sailors - Applications are now open for:

British Sailing Youth Team 2025-26 selections: https://www.rya.org.uk/Racing/pathway/youth-programme

British Sailing Talent Academy Performance Development spaces: https://www.rya.org.uk/racing/pathway/talent-academy

British Sailing Talent Academy Talent Transition spaces: https://www.rya.org.uk/racing/pathway/talent-academy

Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) places: https://www.rya.org.uk/racing/pathway/dise

If you’ve got the ambition and potential to succeed on the world stage then read more on these programmes, the world-class support you can expect, how to get involved and the selection processes via the links above. Applications are open up until 1 August 2025 so apply today!

Scuttlebutt Sailing - RRS Quiz - Quiz 39 - Boats PI, on port tack, and SO, on starboard tack, are sailing dead downwind bow to bow approaching a leeward mark to be left to port with PI on the inside. When a length from the mark, PI bears off slightly so that she can round the mark leaving it to port without touching it. The booms of the two boats make contact with no damage or injury. SO hails, “Starboard!” and PI hails, “Room!” Both boats hail, “Protest!” SO rounds the mark behind PI. Neither boat takes a penalty. You are on the protest committee...how would you decide this? For answer, click here