January, 2024 - What Boat? International

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By admin@whatboat

January 9, 2024

Young sailor from Norfolk presented with the Cuthbert Award from the Norfolk Boat Charity

The charity sponsored a group of young sailors from Alderman Peel High School, Wells-next-the-Sea, to try out sail training back in July. The group embarked on a leg of the Tall Ships Race that ...

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By admin@whatboat

January 9, 2024

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Sailing backs Pride Sports Cymru bid for EuroGames

RYA Cymru Wales is supporting a bid to bring Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ sports event to Cardiff in 2027. Plans by Pride Sports Cymru to host the EuroGames 2027 event could bring more than 5,000 ...

By admin@whatboat

January 9, 2024

Comments 220

‘Off the Water’ returns for a deep dive into Cruising & General Purposes

Looking ahead to the 2024 season afloat, we’re pleased to be bringing you the latest episode of RYA Scotland’s ‘Off the Water’ podcast for some insightful listening as the nights get a wee bit ...

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By admin@whatboat

January 8, 2024

Comments 570

How to avoid protest hearings yet still learn about the rules

It is a sad fact that in many (I hesitate to say ‘most’) of our clubs rule observance is not very good. The Racing Rules of Sailing (RRS) do not demand perfection – indeed, ...

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By admin@whatboat

January 8, 2024

Comments 296

Steve’s blog January 2024

First off happy new year everyone. We’ve got lots of helpful and informative events coming up in the new year. I’ll be at the live events below so please start by registering at the ...

By admin@whatboat

January 8, 2024

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New Coach Development Programme to offer financial and professional development

Applications are now open for the RYA Northern Ireland Coach Development Programme which offers free training to those aiming to develop their coaching skills to become a national level race coach. Providing this free ...

By admin@whatboat

January 6, 2024

Comments 153

Robbie’s Blog for January 2024

Hi everyone, Looking forward to 2024 I hope this edition of my blog arrives following an enjoyable time over the festive break. I can’t believe it’s 2024 already, but I know many of you ...

By admin@whatboat

January 5, 2024

Comments 411

Step ashore into 2024

As we step ashore into 2024, I hope everyone is getting ready for the season ahead. We have some fantastic courses, so register yourselves, and let’s start the New Year with some skill development. ...

Rya

By admin@whatboat

January 3, 2024

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Product recall for two outboard engines

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a product recall for Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine V6 and V8 Outboard Engines. The product has been recalled due to the potential for ...

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By admin@whatboat

January 3, 2024

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Product recall of Aquarius children’s lifejacket

The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a product recall of the Aquarius children’s lifejacket with whistle. The lifejacket has been identified as having the potential to cause a serious risk of ...

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