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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 2:49pm 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 11:00am 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 9:07am 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 1:35pm 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 1:05pm 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 1:03pm 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 5:29pm 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 4:09pm on 3 May 2019
Upcoming events
| August 17-18 |
The Ullswater Ultimate, Ullswa… (Great British Sailing Challenge) |
| Aug 18 |
Open Water Swimming Sunday Mor… (Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club)Open water swimming in beautiful surroundings in the northern Pennines. Full changing |
| Aug 18 |
Stand Up Paddleboard - Two Hou… (Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club)This is two hour BSUPA Ready To Ride paddleboarding lesson on |
| Aug 20 |
Evening Race Series » Evening Race Series 17 (Island Sailing Club)Evening Race Series of 18 races. |
| Aug 24 |
Far North and Lakeland Laser Grand Prix » Far North and Lakeland Laser G… (Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club)Part of the Far North and Lakeland Laser Grand Prix series. |
| August 24-26 |
Offshore Series » Centenary Triangle incorporati… (St Helier Yacht Club)Centenary Triangle incorporating Offshore Race 5 |
| August 24-26 |
Vantage C. I. Triangle (St Helier Yacht Club)Vantage CI Triangle |
| Aug 25 |
Open Water Swimming Sunday Mor… (Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club)Open water swimming in beautiful surroundings in the northern Pennines. Full changing |
| Aug 25 |
Stand Up Paddleboard - Two Hou… (Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club)This is two hour BSUPA Ready To Ride paddleboarding lesson on |
| Aug 26 |
RYA Dinghy Training - Adult Level 2 & Junior Stage 3 - Q2 2019 » Session 5 (Brixham Yacht Club)Week 1 of 6 |
| Aug 27 |
Passage Race : Brixham - Dartm… (Brixham Yacht Club)BYC starts this race at Battery Point. Usually over 40 entries. |
| Aug 27 |
Evening Race Series » Evening Race Series 18 (Island Sailing Club)Evening Race Series of 18 races. |
| Sep 1 |
Shustoke Gauntlet (Shustoke Sailing Club)On Sunday 1st September, SSC is hosting the Shustoke Gauntlet. First |
| Sep 1 |
Open Water Swimming Sunday Mor… (Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club)Open water swimming in beautiful surroundings in the northern Pennines. Full changing |
| Sep 1 |
Stand Up Paddleboard - Two Hou… (Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club)This is two hour BSUPA Ready To Ride paddleboarding lesson on |
| Sep 2 |
RYA Dinghy Training - Adult Level 2 & Junior Stage 3 - Q2 2019 » Session 6 (Brixham Yacht Club)Week 1 of 6 |
| Sep 3 |
Evening Race Series » Evening Race Series 19 - Bang… (Island Sailing Club)Evening Race Series of 18 races. |
| Sep 8 |
Open Water Swimming Sunday Mor… (Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club)Open water swimming in beautiful surroundings in the northern Pennines. Full changing |
| Sep 8 |
Stand Up Paddleboard - Two Hou… (Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club)This is two hour BSUPA Ready To Ride paddleboarding lesson on |
| Sep 9 |
RYA Dinghy Training - Adult Level 2 & Junior Stage 3 - Q2 2019 » Session 5 (Brixham Yacht Club)Week 1 of 6 |
| September 14-15 |
RYA sailing basics (level 2) S… (Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club)A two day RYA Sailing Basic Skills Dinghy Course (level 2) |
| Sep 14 |
BGSC Laser Open Meeting 2019 (Barnt Green Sailing Club)Race Officers to report at 09:30. There will be |
| Sep 14 |
Offshore Series » Offshore Series Race 6 - Glend… (St Helier Yacht Club)Offshore Series Race 6 - Glendewar & Kent Trophies to Granville |
| Sep 15 |
Open Water Swimming Sunday Mor… (Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club)Open water swimming in beautiful surroundings in the northern Pennines. Full changing |
| Sep 15 |
Stand Up Paddleboard - Two Hou… (Bristol Corinthian Yacht Club)This is two hour BSUPA Ready To Ride paddleboarding lesson on |
