Six Northern Ireland Clubs Share Volunteering Grant Lessons
RYA Northern Ireland’s We’re All In small-grants programme supported six organisations seeking to recruit and recognise volunteers.
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More Than 90 Young Sailors Race on Loch Lomond
RYA Scotland’s June Pathway Championships brought sailors from 22 clubs together for youth and junior racing.
RYA Scotland Reviews Summer Club Activity and November Conference
RYA Scotland’s summer review highlights club events, youth programmes and its November Connected Conference in Stirling.
Quoile and Newtownards Join RYA OnBoard Sailing Programme
Two Northern Ireland clubs have become RYA OnBoard providers, broadening junior sailing and windsurfing opportunities.
Northern Ireland Schools Try Six-Boat Team Racing Format
Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club hosted an introductory schools team racing session with two teams of three boats.
UK Hydrographic Office Consults on Future Paper Chart Supply
The UK Hydrographic Office sought feedback on potential changes to ADMIRALTY paper charts as electronic chart data becomes more prominent.
RYA Midlands Tour Highlights Inland Clubs and Boat Training
RYA chief executive Sara Sutcliffe visited inland waterways providers and sailing centres across the Midlands in June.
RYA Explores Youth Sailing Pathways into Professional SailGP
A July RYA feature describes how club and youth sailing can lead into professional racing, coaching and technical roles.
Ballyholme Volunteers Receive Two RYA Northern Ireland Awards
Aidan Pounder and Rob Milligan have received RYA Northern Ireland Impact Awards for their contributions to club and regional sailing.
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.
Clean Water Alliance Responds to England’s Water Quality Figures
The Clean Water Sports Alliance says England’s surface water assessment raises concerns for sailors, paddlers and other recreational users.
Britain Secures Women’s Windsurfing Quota for Dakar Youth Olympics
The RYA has confirmed a British women’s windsurfing place at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, with athlete selection to follow.
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