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By admin@whatboat

February 5, 2023

RDO East Blog February 2023

Hi everyone, RYA Training Conference This weekend I attended the national RYA Training Conference. This year the event combined all RYA Training schemes so there was a tremendous mix of Instructors, Trainers and ...

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By admin@whatboat

February 2, 2023

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UKHO extends timetable for paper chart withdrawal

The RYA welcomes today’s announcement by UKHO concerning its extension of the timeframe over which it will cease production of paper charts. In July last year, the UKHO announced its intention to withdraw from ...

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By admin@whatboat

February 2, 2023

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My Blue Pass becomes part of the RYA OnBoard Scheme

OnBoard gives anyone aged 8-18 the chance to learn to sail by providing low cost opportunities for schools, youth groups and families to have fun afloat. Anthony Wilde, Principal of My Blue Pass, said: ...

By admin@whatboat

February 2, 2023

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Success for Hanningfield Sailability at the Pride of Essex Awards

Founded in 2013, the Hanningfield Sailability Project aims to provide people with disabilities the opportunity to sail in the heart of Essex. Hanningfield Reservoir is a large non-tidal area of open water with shore ...

By admin@whatboat

February 1, 2023

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Image copyright warning issued to affiliates

Copyright Licences The creator of an image may choose to allow a person or organisation to license the work on their behalf, license the copyright directly themselves, or assign the copyright to another person. ...

By admin@whatboat

January 31, 2023

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Sport England grants awarded to North East community sailing projects

Sport England grants have been awarded via the RYA for rural community projects in the North East which will enable more children to get on the water this summer. Coquet Shorebase Trust in Northumberland ...

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By admin@whatboat

January 30, 2023

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RYA objects to Hamble Airfield planning application

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA), a local Hamble business employing some 195 employees, has formally objected to the planning application by Cemex UK Ltd for the proposed extraction of minerals from Hamble Airfield. By ...

By admin@whatboat

January 30, 2023

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RYA expresses profound disappointment at decision not to reinstate sailing to the Paralympic Games for LA28

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has today expressed its profound disappointment at the International Paralympic Committee’s decision not to reinstate sailing to the Paralympic Games for LA28. The IPC’s Governing Board reached the decision ...

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By admin@whatboat

January 27, 2023

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Racing Rules Clinic at Largs SC

Scotland’s Regional Rules Advisor, Craig Evans visited Largs Sailing Club on the 26th of January, welcomed by over 50 racing sailors, all keen to learn more about the racing rules of sailing and find ...

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By admin@whatboat

January 27, 2023

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Get set for keelboat team racing championship

Requests for invitations are now being accepted for the 2023 RYA Two-boat Keelboat Team Racing Championship for the Carmela Cup. Organised annually by the Royal Thames Yacht Club, this year’s Championship will see up ...