RYA South - Updates

  Marine Industry News - Safety on commercial RIBs is a persistent issue, says MAIB, as passenger left paralysed https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/safety-on-commercial-ribs-is-a-persistent-issue-says-maib-as-passenger-left-paralysed/ RYA Members Weekly News - Navigating offshore wind farms - With offshore wind farms on the rise, it’s increasingly likely you’ll encounter one on longer passages. Navigate them safely with our dos and don’ts. https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/navigating-offshore-wind-farms RYA Members Weekly News - Clean Water Sports Alliance shortlisted for Sport Positive Awards 2025 ( Purpose-led Partnership category) . https://www.rya.org.uk/news/sport-positive-shortlist RYA Members Weekly News - Boating in a drought - Advice during a ‘nationally significant’ water shortfall. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/boating-in-a-drought Scuttlebutt Sailing - Redress to the leeward boat (Holcim-PRB) - https://theoceanrace.s3.amazonaws.com/files/m187805_Jury-D...

  RYA FB - Marine Insurance - Many boat owners believe a standard home insurance policy covers their vessel against damage, theft, or accidents. But the truth is, most home insurance policies do not automatically cover boats or watercraft. Here's what you need to know: Specialised cover: Boats often require dedicated boat insurance policies that consider their unique risks. Cover variations: Some home policies may offer limited cover for small boats stored at home, but this isn't guaranteed. Liability and theft: Boat insurance typically covers theft, damage, and liability when you're out on the water, which home insurance usually doesn't. Don't assume your boat is protected - check your policy or speak to Bishop Skinner Marine to ensure you're properly covered! RYA FB - Happy 75th birthday (15 August) to our President, HRH The Princess Royal! Since 1987, HRH has been at the helm of the RYA - championing sailing across the UK, supporting t...

  RYA FB - Eric Twiname a pplications now open - The RYA Eric Twiname Youth & Junior Team Racing Championships are coming to Oxford Sailing Club on 11- 12 October 2025. Due to high demand, this year we’re asking all schools, clubs and classes to apply for their team entries. Each organisation will be offered one place first, with remaining spots allocated to ensure a great mix of sailors and strong gender balance across the fleet. Entries close: 07 September. Apply today: https://www.cognitoforms.com/.../_2025RYAEricTwinameYouth … RYA Members Weekly Information Update - Stay afloat by sharing a boat .  Joint ownership enables you to reduce costs and still enjoy being a boat owner.  https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/stay-afloat-by-sharing-a-boat RYA Members Weekly Information Update - RYA Awards spotlight : Rochdale school leader’s legacy recognised - Greater Manchester headteacher retires with an RYA Impact Award and a legacy of sailing, adventure and res...

  RYA Members Weekly News - End of life boats . What happens to boats made of an almost indestructible material when they reach the end of their useful lives? https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/end-of-life-boats RYA Members Weekly News - 5 ways to help protect our waters - w e share our top tips for having a positive environmental impact on the places you visit this season. https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/5-ways-to-help-protect-our-waters RYA Members Weekly News - Try something new this summer . Find your new favourite watersport with our guide to getting started: https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/try-something-new RYA FB - This August, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race returns to Portsmouth for its Race Start Festival . The opening leg of the Clipper Race will see over 200 everyday people step on board its matched fleet of racing yachts as they prepare to take on the only event of its kind: racing 40,000 nautical miles (over 46,000 miles) around the globe under s...