RYA Adds Direct Audiobook Assignment for Training Centres
RYA training centres and marine retailers can now buy discounted audiobooks and assign access to named learners through the trade shop.
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Donaghadee Sailing Programme Connects Young People Through PEACE PLUS
An RYA Northern Ireland project is using sailing and water-safety activities to bring young people from different communities together.
RYA Scotland Youth Voices Gives 14–25-Year-Olds a Say in Boating
An RYA Scotland working group brings young sailors, powerboaters and club members into discussions about the sport’s future.
Cramond Boat Club Launches Women on the Water Programme
Cramond Boat Club and RYA Scotland have introduced Women on the Water sessions for beginners and returning sailors near Edinburgh.
RYA Visit Highlights Docklands and Medway Water Activity Centres
An RYA regional visit examined how London and South East organisations offer sailing, watersports and routes into marine careers.
Sport Wales Grant Adds Eight Double-Handed Dinghies to Welsh Fleet
Welsh Sailing has received a £68,284 Sport Wales grant towards eight youth and junior two-person dinghies and associated transport.
Northampton Sailing Club Rebuilds Membership to Nearly 1,000
An RYA profile describes Northampton Sailing Club’s move from financial uncertainty to nearly 1,000 members through access and training.
RYA and kitround Plan Second Life for Used Sailing Clothing
A partnership between the RYA and kitround will collect and redistribute pre-owned sailing clothing through a dedicated circular marketplace.
Shelley Brothers Recognised for Building Clyde Sailing Community
RYA Scotland has recognised Ben and Jono Shelley for introducing people to keelboat racing aboard their Clyde-based yacht Mocking-J.
Henri-Lloyd Supplies Sailing Kit to Scaramouche Trust
Scaramouche Sailing Trust will receive Henri-Lloyd technical clothing to support young people and coaches getting afloat.
RYA Northern Ireland Opens Applications for Three Board Roles
RYA Northern Ireland is recruiting three volunteer board directors, with applications closing on 5 October 2026.
Peterhead Sailing Club Profiles Young Commodore Jack Walls
RYA Scotland profiles Jack Walls, who became commodore of Peterhead Sailing Club at 18 and is now 20.
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