A record number of apprentices attended the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights’ 2015 Annual Lectures on Wednesday 28 October at the University of Southampton. More than 320 apprentices, shipwrights, students and industry leaders from the marine sector enjoyed inspiring addresses. Shipwrights Lectures 2015 lowRepresentatives attended from a range of high profile marine employers, including Berthon Boat…
Throughout September the RYA ran a special competition where clubs, training centres, marinas and other organisations signed up as Joining Points were in with a chance of winning some great prizes while at the same time earning commission for their organisation. Thirty three Joining Point organisations took part in the month long competition, who between…
A series of 4 training weekends, with coaches Bex Partridge (Welsh National Squad Coach) and Charlie Makepeace (renowned Team Racing coach). Coaching to suit all levels from those new to Feva racing to Zone and National squad sailors looking for extra time on the water (there will be specific coaching tailored to each group this…
The Andrew Simpson Sailing Foundation has launched its second round of formal grant giving, allowing charities and not-for-profit sailing initiatives and organisations across the world to apply for a grant of up to £10,000. The process will be open from Thursday 1st October- Monday 02nd November 2015. Application forms can be downloaded from andrewsimpsonfoundation.co.uk/our-grants/ or requested…
As the second edition of the popular RYA International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (G2) goes to print, the RYA is delighted to announce that the title will now also be available to purchase in eBook format which includes a revolutionary new lights and shapes tool. Written by Tim Bartlett, one of the country’s…
Today (01 September) marks the start of the RYA Joining Point competition where clubs, training centres, marinas and other organisations signed up as Joining Points could be in with a chance of winning some great prizes while at the same time earning commission for their club. Throughout September as well as earning commission for everyone…
A few simple checks during the weeks leading up to the regatta can make a significant different to your overall results, says Rupert Holmes As the regatta draws close it’s therefore worth investing some time in making sure your boat will perform at its best, without unnecessary breakages and with your optimum boat speeds easily…
RYA member partner Spinlock is delighted to offer RYA members discounts on its newly launched junior inflatable lifejacket from its award winning Deckvest Range and the Deckvest CENTO Junior Lifejacket Harness. Members can enjoy a substantial 25% discount, while RYA Gold and Instructor Members enjoy a 30% saving on the Deckvest CENTO Junior, offering younger…
Rockley Watersports are offering 15% OFF the last few remaining spaces on their Advanced Sailing Course starting 6th July. This is a great course for anyone who is wanting to progress on to the Dinghy Instructor Course. This offer is valid for new bookings made from now until the start of the course. Offer cannot…
Guernsey Yacht Club (GYC) saw two of its youngsters emerge victorious as it hosted the Channel Islands’ Honda RYA Youth RIB Regional Final on 21 May. Matt Le Vasseur, from Guernsey, defeated six other contestants to triumph in the 13-16 age group, and will now represent his region at national level. Matt, 15, won the…
