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New RYA safety video delivers stark message to power boat drivers
The importance of wearing a kill cord is highlighted in dramatic style in a new safety video from the RYA. Power boat drivers will be left in no doubt of the vital role the kill cord can play in keeping people safe should they experience difficulties on the water. The video is part of the RYA's new digital safety campaign to highlight its key safety messages: look after yourself, have a plan, keep More »
Published 14:49 on 7 Aug 2019
Daring Dauntless takes the title at Cowes Classics Week
Dauntless, sailed by Richard Acland and his crew, was almost untouchable in the 14-strong Daring Class which finished competing at Cowes Classics Week today. Five first places and a throwaway third ensured victory at the top of the leaderboard of the 143 yachts which took part in the 12 th edition of the event this week. Richard was guest helm on Dauntless carrying away the historic 1792 More »
Published 11:00 on 2 Aug 2019
A thrilling day at Cowes Classics Week Day 3
A cracking stiff breeze opened the third day of Cowes Classics Week with welcomed starts for the one design and cruiser classes after yesterday's gale-enforced postponement. Wind over tide with gusts building up to 28 knots in parts of the race area by lunchtime characterised the challenges of the day. One group which managed to find relatively peaceful conditions away from the bumpy mid-Solent was the committee More »
Published 09:07 on 1 Aug 2019
140 yachts for the RORC Myth of Malham Race
RORC Myth of Malham Race Start: Saturday 25 May (0800 BST) Course: Cowes-Eddystone-Solent 230nm 140 yachts will be competing in the Royal Ocean Racing Club's 2019 Myth of Malham Race. (Paul Wyeth/RORC) This bank holiday weekend, 140 yachts, with over 900 crew from all over the world, will be competing in the Royal Ocean Racing Club's Myth of Malham Race. A huge variety More »
Published 13:35 on 23 May 2019
Cowes Radio joins Classics Week as anticipation heats up
With little more than 60 days left until the classic classes take to the water for their first race in Cowes Classics Week, a real buzz is starting to build up around the event. The entry list is shaping up to give some seriously promising competition to all comers and the event is delighted to welcome Cowes Radio 87.7fm on board to officially cover the event live from on the water. The XOD More »
Published 13:05 on 23 May 2019
Last chance to try sailing in May
Push the Boat Out this bank holiday weekend There's just one weekend left to join the thousands of people that have already got afloat this May and try sailing with RYA Push the Boat Out (PTBO). With more than 50 PTBO open days offering free or low cost opportunities to try sailing or windsurfing this weekend, why not make the most of the Spring bank holiday and 'have a go'? More »
Published 13:03 on 23 May 2019
There's still time to try sailing this May with RYA Push the Boat Out
The RYA's Push the Boat Out (PTBO) campaign has already seen thousands take to the water to try sailing and windsurfing this May. But with the open days and free or low cost taster sessions set to continue for the rest of the month, there are still plenty of opportunities to find a local venue and 'have a go'! The national participation campaign aims to get more people on-the-water, having fun and getting active More »
Published 17:29 on 14 May 2019
Step away from the screens and get active outdoors as a family with RYA Push the Boat Out
Escape from modern day life, switch off the screens and get active outdoors, as hundreds of venues across the UK offer free or low cost opportunities to try sailing and windsurfing this May. The family friendly 'RYA Push the Boat Out' (PTBO) open days offer something for everyone, with a variety of both on-the-water and shore-side activities, as well as BBQs and entertainment for the kids. And with more and more of us looking More »
Published 16:09 on 3 May 2019
Upcoming events
| Nov 3 … Dec 22 |
14:00 - Winter Series (East Antrim Boat Club)East Antrim Boat Club Winter Series |
| Dec 31 |
RYA Safe and Fun Course (Ripon Sailing Club)RYA Safe and Fun Course |
| Jan 5 … Mar 29 |
14:00 - Late Winter Series (East Antrim Boat Club)East Antrim Boat Club Late Winter Series |
| Jan 12 |
Winter Training - RYA VHF / DS… (Island Sailing Club)ISC is offering RYA VHF/ DSC course. For Members it |
| February 1-2 |
Winter Training - RYA Day Skip… (Island Sailing Club)The RYA Day Skipper course is conducted over three weekends. |
| Feb 12 |
Winter Training - Race Officer… (Island Sailing Club)Race Officer Training covering the theory. The course includes course |
| Feb 15 |
Winter Training - Race Officer… (Island Sailing Club)Race Officer Training covering the theory. The course includes course |
| Feb 18 |
18:30 - Winter Training - RYA Navigati… (Island Sailing Club)RYA Navigation & Seamanship training course to be conducted over |
| Feb 19 |
18:30 - Winter Training - RYA Navigati… (Island Sailing Club)RYA Navigation & Seamanship training course to be conducted over |
| Feb 22 |
Winter Training - RYA Diesel E… (Island Sailing Club) |
| Feb 25 |
18:30 - Winter Training - RYA Navigati… (Island Sailing Club)RYA Navigation & Seamanship training course to be conducted over |
| Feb 26 |
18:30 - Winter Training - RYA Navigati… (Island Sailing Club)RYA Navigation & Seamanship training course to be conducted over |
| Mar 22 |
11:00 - Wintermere Open (South Windermere Sailing Club)There will be 3 races |
| Apr 14 |
18:40 - Evening Race Series 2020 » Evening Race Series 1 (Island Sailing Club)Evening Race Series of 18 races. |
| Apr 21 |
18:40 - Evening Race Series 2020 » Evening Race Series 2 (Island Sailing Club)Evening Race Series of 18 races. |
| Apr 28 |
18:40 - Evening Race Series 2020 » Evening Race Series 3 (Island Sailing Club)Evening Race Series of 18 races. |
| May 5 |
18:40 - Evening Race Series 2020 » Evening Race Series 4 (Island Sailing Club)Evening Race Series of 18 races. |
| May 9-12 |
13:30 - Push the Boat Out 2020 (Fisherrow Yacht Club) |
| May 12 |
18:40 - Evening Race Series 2020 » Evening Race Series 5 (Island Sailing Club)Evening Race Series of 18 races. |
| May 19 |
18:40 - Evening Race Series 2020 » Evening Race Series 6 (Island Sailing Club)Evening Race Series of 18 races. |
| May 26 |
18:40 - Evening Race Series 2020 » Evening Race Series 7 (Island Sailing Club)Evening Race Series of 18 races. |
| Jun 2 |
18:40 - Evening Race Series 2020 » Evening Race Series 8 (Island Sailing Club)Evening Race Series of 18 races. |
| June 8-12 |
Summer Sailing Camps » Teen Camp 1 (Viridian Sailing Center)Sailing camps feature hands-on, experience-based lessons that will create memories |
| Jun 9 |
18:40 - Evening Race Series 2020 » Evening Race Series 9 (Island Sailing Club)Evening Race Series of 18 races. |
| June 15-19 |
Summer Sailing Camps » Teen Camp 2 (Viridian Sailing Center)Sailing camps feature hands-on, experience-based lessons that will create memories |
