RYA South - RYA (and others) Weekly Information Update - 5 September 2025

 

RYA Members Weekly News - Read our guidance on regulations, procedures and paperwork requirements for UK residents cruising to France on a privately owned UK registered boat. https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/abroad/country-specific-advice/france

RYA Members Weekly News - Boating with your dog - Paws for thought before cruising with your furry friend! https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/boating-with-your-dog

RYA Members Weekly News - Impact Award for children's sailing charity trustee - Recognition for Petrina Blomeley of All Afloat. https://www.rya.org.uk/news/impact-award-petrina-blomeley

RYA Members Weekly News - Membership benefits - The Sebago Portland boat shoe. Constructed to be the perfect nautical footwear, these long-lasting boat shoes are made of a unique piece of unlined full-grain leather and hand-sewn with the finest craftsmanship. RYA Members save 20% across Sebago's whole range.* https://www.rya.org.uk/membership/membership-benefits/sebago

RYA FB - Eric Twiname - Applications close this week for the countries biggest and best team racing event for youth and junior sailors! Have you entered? The RYA Eric Twiname Youth & Junior Team Racing Championships are coming to Oxford Sailing Club on 11–12 October 2025. The prestigious two-day team racing event for young sailors brings together youth and junior teams from across the country to compete in a fun and competitive environment. The event typically involves a large number of races, showcasing teamwork, strategy, and sailing skills. Applications close at 23:59 on the 7th September. Apply today: http://rya.org/qvww50WLUIu

RYA FB - With offshore wind farms on the rise, it’s increasingly likely you’ll encounter one on longer passages. Frequent low-pressure systems and North Sea shallows mean the UK is uniquely positioned to embrace wind power. Creating clean and renewable wind energy, turbines installed on the seabed take advantage of the force of the winds. “Wind farms generally are far enough offshore for them not to be an issue [for recreational boating]. There’s no reason why the two can’t coexist if wind farms are carefully sited and carefully marked,” explains Phil Horton. Navigate them safely with our dos and don’ts: http://rya.org/ZlxY50WOeLg

RYA Website - Update on our new RYA website launch - A couple of weeks ago, we shared the exciting news about the upcoming launch of our new and improved website, which was originally planned to go live today (Wednesday, 3 September). To make sure everything is working as it should and to deliver the best possible experience, we’ve decided to delay the launch slightly to give us a bit more time to complete final checks and refinements. We will notify you 24 to 48 hours in advance of the new go-live date.  In the meantime, please continue to register certificates as usual. Thanks so much for your patience and support - we’re looking forward to sharing the new site with you soon. To find out more, read our handy FAQ guide: https://www.rya.org.uk/blog/new-website-coming-soon

RYA FB - Heading to France with your boat? Make sure you’re up to speed on the latest regulations, procedures and paperwork requirements for UK residents cruising to France on a privately owned UK registered boat. Read our full guidance here http://rya.org/O49p50WQ8W9

RNLI e-News - No matter how experienced you are, things can go wrong, as rock climber Jo found out while scrambling along Fife’s Elie Chainwalk - https://rnli.org/magazine/magazine-featured-list/2025/august/a-loose-rock-and-a-5m-fall

RNLI e-News - How they build a Shannon Class Lifeboat - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_2ZB9JQDDY

RYA FB - Young sailor Hari Clark has claimed the Junior World Title in the RS Tera class. Training at Draycote Water Sailing Club, 2024 Club of the Year and winner of the Young Person’s category, Hari has developed his talent massively despite coming from a non-sailing family. We caught up with Hari about his journey into the sport and the brilliant youth pathways his club provides for children and young people. Watch now 👉 http://rya.org/83lE50WRgGF

RYA Race Offcials FB - Volunteers Needed!

Dates: 25th-26th October 2025

Event: Reading University Sailing Club, Reading Rumble team racing

Venue: Burghfield Sailing Club, Hangar Road, Reading, RG7 4AP

Role: Umpires

Contact: Arran Goodman uorsailingwindsurfing@gmail.com

Lunch, accommodation and travel expenses covered as required

Dates: 13/14 September 2025

Event: RYA Marlow Ropes Women's Match Racing Championship

Venue: WPNSA Weymouth

Role: Umpires

Contact: Jessica.beecher@rya.org.uk

Lunch, accommodation and travel expenses covered as required

Dates: 1st - 2nd November 2025

Event: Plymouth University - Plymouth Pasty team racing event

Venue: Roadford Lake PL16 0JL

Role: Umpires

Contact: Tanya Weighill, plymunisailing@gmail.com

Lunch, accommodation and travel expenses covered as required


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