A Kent Vineyard Visit Adds Wine to a Coastal Break
Chapel Down's Tenterden vineyard tours and tastings offer a food-and-wine excursion to pair with a Kent sailing weekend or a longer south-east coastal escape.
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Falkirk Wheel Lights Up for an After-Dark Weekend
Light, water, food and evening trails transform the Falkirk Wheel on 26 and 27 September, offering a canalside family outing away from the usual daylight view.
A Canal Boat Holiday Turns the Journey Into the Break
From a first day aboard to a longer narrowboat holiday, Britain's canal network offers a different way to explore towns, countryside and waterside places.
RYA Partners With WUKA on Women’s Sailing Participation
The RYA has announced WUKA as its first official period partner, linking specialist clothing with education and practical efforts to address barriers to participation on the water.
Sheela Lewis Joins Women’s Race Officials Programme
County Antrim Yacht Club race officer Sheela Lewis has been selected for a specialist development programme supporting women progressing towards international race-officiating roles.
Carsington Helps Sailability Sailors Enter Club Racing
Carsington Sailing Club has developed race coaching to connect its longstanding Sailability programme with ordinary club competition, giving members a new progression option.
JUMP Programme Opens Marine Work-Shadowing to Young Women
The RYA and SailGP launched JUMP, a work-shadowing initiative for women aged 16–25, offering a view of careers in sailing, events and marine operations.
Drew Pratt Recognised After Four Decades of Sailing Service
Cramond Boat Club volunteer Andrew Pratt has received Scottish and national RYA honours for his longstanding work helping people learn and enjoy sailing.
Morsley Couple Recognised for Years of Welsh Sailing Support
Robert and Mandy Morsley of Port Dinorwic have received Welsh Sailing and RYA recognition for continuing to volunteer at youth events after their own children grew up.
Scarborough Yacht Club Develops New Routes for Young Sailors
Scarborough Yacht Club is using partnerships and a revived cadet section to help younger people develop dinghy skills and connect with a traditional coastal sailing community.
Women on Water Introduces Racing at Royal North of Ireland
Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club hosted a Women on Water racing day combining theory and dinghy practice, giving newcomers a supportive introduction to starts and teamwork.
WaveMakers Expands Sailing Opportunities to Portsmouth
The RYA is extending its WaveMakers talent programme to Portsmouth with the Andrew Simpson Foundation, helping young people from under-represented communities access sailing.
Foyle Sailability Receives King’s Voluntary Service Award
Foyle Sailability has received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service for the contribution of volunteers who support accessible sailing and local participation.
Hayling Hosts More Than 280 Youth National Sailors
The 2026 RYA Youth National Championships drew more than 280 competitors to Hayling Island for six classes and varied conditions across two racing blocks.
Merlin Rocket Class Marks 80 Years With Wider Access Effort
The Merlin Rocket dinghy class is using its eightieth year to highlight loan boats and training, aiming to make a longstanding two-person design more approachable.
Bristol Sailing Club Wins University Sustainability Challenge
The University of Bristol Sailing Club won the 2026 Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge for initiatives including boat maintenance and the reuse of sailing equipment.
Five Clubs Join British Sailing Para Pathway Programme
British Sailing has given five clubs Para Pathway status to expand access to structured coaching and racing for disabled sailors, with grassroots opportunities at the centre of the programme.
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