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The RYA’s summer of sailing Regional contacts


rom the glory of Rio 2016 to the thrill of America’s Cup World Series and the


adventure of the Swallows and Amazons remake, inspiration to get on the water has been everywhere this summer. To capture this excitement


the RYA’s been offering a whole summer of sailing with free taster sessions for all across the UK. Supported by the RYA, these events are giving people of all ages and abilities the chance to experience the feeling of being out on the water and to sample life at a local club or centre. Instructors play such an


important part in making people feel safe whist having fun during their first time on the water and we’d like to thank all instructors who’ve been involved in getting people on the water this summer. The ‘try sailing’ events will be running across the country until the end of September so there’s still time to encourage your non-sailing friends and family to have a go. www.rya.org.uk/go/trysailing


Sail for Gold Roadshow To celebrate the Rio 2016 Games, the RYA Sail for Gold Roadshow travelled up and down the country to venues with a special connection to the sailors competing in the Olympic Games. More than 1,300 people were


inspired to get afloat with free taster sessions and watched all the drama unfold with sailing medal races shown on big screens. Members of the British Sailing


Team were also at the events commentating on all the action in Rio and providing advice on how visitors can start their own Olympic journey.


Bart’s Bash Over the weekend of 17-18 September, sailors across the Country will hit the water to take part in Bart’s Bash. The global sailing event sees thousands of sailors from around the world


www.rya.org.uk Paul Wyeth


For further details, CPD days, instructor courses, coach or trainer sessions, please contact the relevant person below..


East 07747 563298


London and South East 07748 804802


Midlands 07876 330136


North East and Yorkshire 07747 534527


remember double Olympic medallist Andrew ‘Bart’ Simpson, whilst having a great day out on the water with friends and family. This year, Bart’s Bash is working with the RYA to raise money for disabled sailing. As the event coincides with the end of the Rio 2016 Paralympic sailing event it


provides a fantastic opportunity for sailors and clubs to show their support for the team and help even more disabled people to get on the water in Bart’s memory. Find out more information about


Bart’s Bash and how and where to take part at www.bartsbash.com


North West 07771 642933 South & Thames Valley


02380 604252 rdo.south@rya.org.uk South West


07876 330374 Paul Wyeth Northern Ireland 07919 923018 Scotland 0131 625 4432


07585 505882 Wales


07824 990696


Channel Islands 02380 604252


Affiliated Clubs Conferences 2016 – London and South East, Bethany School, Kent


Dates and venues: 15 October 15 October 22 October 29 October 30 October


– Scotland, Kip Marina – South, Royal Lymington YC


– North West, Waterside Lodge, Southport – East, Royal Hospital School, Ipswich


12 November – South West, South Devon College 19 November – Midlands, Landau Forte College, Tamworth 26 November – North East, Bedale Hall, North Yorkshire 27 November – North Wales venue TBC 11 March 2017 – Wales Big Day Out venue TBC


Further details and agendas will be notified to clubs. | 25 Navy 07786 702143 RAF Sea Cadets 01305 911520 Army


07768 925678 07768 988258


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