August Race Technical Director Gains Chemistry Recognition
August Race co-founder and technical director Peter Wallbank has been admitted as a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, recognising a career in …
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Fischer Panda Adds Instagrid Portable Power to UK Range
Fischer Panda UK is distributing Instagrid portable battery systems, including the approximately 20kg ONE unit with 3.6kW continuous output for mobile and off-grid use.
Sarah McGovern Becomes Chief Operating Officer of Welsh Sailing
RYA Cymru Wales has appointed Sarah McGovern as Chief Operating Officer, moving from her performance management role into broader organisational leadership.
Dinghy Show Brings Boat Classes and Sail Developments Together
The 2026 RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show featured boat classes, sails and equipment alongside practical advice, giving small-boat sailors opportunities to explore upgrades.
Dinghy Show Puts Foiling and Boardsports Equipment on Display
The RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show highlighted wings, windsurfing boards, foils and paddling equipment for the 2026 season, connecting visitors with specialist exhibitors.
Hadron H2 Midas Takes Dinghy Show Concours Honour
Richard Le Mare’s Hadron H2 Midas won the 2026 RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show Concours d’Elegance, bringing a distinctive small-craft build to the exhibition …
RYA Publishes 2026 Portsmouth Yardstick Numbers
The RYA has released its 2026 Portsmouth Yardstick list, giving sailing clubs updated reference numbers for handicap racing involving dinghies and other small craft.
Bristol New Horizons Project Opens Marine Career Pathways
Bristol’s New Horizons project is helping young people from diverse backgrounds gain the skills, qualifications and confidence needed for entry-level marine careers.
RYA Northern Ireland Hosts Club Safety Management Workshop
Clubs and volunteers joined an RYA Northern Ireland workshop at Newforge Sports Complex to share approaches to safety management and inclusive boating activity.
RYA Joins Charter Tackling Sports Clothing Waste
The RYA has joined a Sustainable Sports Apparel Charter developed with other sporting organisations to address unnecessary production, underuse and disposal of clothing.
Northern Ireland Instructors Gather for Training Day
RYA Northern Ireland hosted a development day at Carrickfergus Sailing Club for instructors, coaches and volunteers preparing for the boating season.
YTC System Supports Accessible Club Yacht Racing in 2026
The RYA and RORC Rating Office are continuing Yacht Time Correction in 2026, offering club sailors a simplified handicap route for cruising yachts and …
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