Cramond Boat Club Launches Women on the Water Sessions
Cramond Boat Club has introduced Women on the Water with RYA Scotland backing, welcoming around a dozen people to an initial outing in club and members’ dinghies.
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Scotland’s Canals Offer New Ways to Enjoy the Water
RYA Scotland has highlighted inland canal activities including Seagull Trust Cruises audio-described journeys, connecting accessible outings with quieter waterside experiences.
Welsh Sailing Celebrates the People Behind Club Activity
Welsh Sailing used Volunteers Week to highlight the people organising youth events, race offices and everyday club sessions, drawing attention to work that makes participation possible.
RYA Expands Ways to Listen to Its 22 Boating Audiobooks
The RYA has broadened access to its collection of 22 audiobooks through its shop and books app alongside established digital platforms, adding flexibility to boating study.
Welsh Sailing Introduces Awards for Sailors and Coaches
RYA Cymru Wales has launched performance awards recognising Welsh racing sailors and the people supporting youth development, including coaches whose work helps young competitors progress.
RYA Highlights Benefits for Members on and off the Water
The RYA has outlined member benefits combining advice, representation and partner offers, giving recreational sailors and powerboaters another way to consider the value of belonging.
MG Becomes Automotive Partner of RYA and British Sailing
MG has become the official automotive partner of the RYA and British Sailing Team, linking the car brand with sailing events and coastal journeys through a new collaboration.
Welsh Sailing Adds Eight Dinghies to Youth Training Fleet
Sport Wales funding has helped Welsh Sailing add a 29er, a 420 and six RS Feva dinghies to its youth and junior programme, widening access to two-person training and competition.
OnBoard Clubs Encouraged to Add Swim Safe Water Skills
The RYA has highlighted Swim Safe as a way for OnBoard clubs to improve young people’s confidence and basic water knowledge alongside their sailing and watersports activities.
Welsh Harp Turns Sailing Taster Sessions Into a Club Pathway
Welsh Harp Sailing Club has developed a clearer route from low-cost sailing tasters to regular activity, using training and volunteers to help newcomers stay involved.
Testwood Lakes Sailability Puts Community Connections to Work
Testwood Lakes Sailability operates accessible dinghy sessions near Southampton with a volunteer team, dedicated pontoon facilities and partnerships reaching diverse groups.
How Northampton Sailing Club Rebuilt Its Local Community
Northampton Sailing Club has been recognised after revitalising training, access and membership, offering a case study in how grassroots small-boat communities can welcome more people afloat.
RYA and Kitround Give Preloved Sailing Clothing Another Trip
The RYA has partnered with circular sports marketplace kitround to help sailors resell, redistribute or donate suitable clothing and equipment rather than leave it unused.
Youth Voices Group Gives Young Scottish Boaters a Say
RYA Scotland’s Youth Voices group brings together participants aged 14–25 across sailing, racing and powerboating to share ideas about the future of clubs and watersports.
Chipstead Sailing Club Uses Dinghies to Build Life Skills
Chipstead Sailing Club in Kent has been recognised for junior programmes involving about 100 active young members, using sailing to build confidence and practical skills.
Merched Y Môr Sailors Take on Palma Keelboat Challenge
A Welsh women’s sailing group took an opportunity to race at Copa del Rey in Palma, moving into keelboat competition despite not having previously sailed together as a team.
Foyle Regatta Brings Inclusive Sailing to Lough Foyle
The Foyle Sailability Regatta brought disabled sailors from several Northern Ireland clubs together despite challenging conditions, celebrating access, teamwork and racing on small boats.
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