RYA NW MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

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January 2010

Welcome to the NorthWest newsletter. Here, you will read about RYA activities in the NW, and find out more about latest initiatives from RYA HQ. The newsletter is being sent by e mail to clubs and centres in the NW. You can forward the e mail news to your fellow committee members at your club, or even to all your membership thus giving them all the chance to get the latest news fast. Print a copy to put on your notice board to let others see the news, or cut and paste stories onto your club website. You can also be added to the circulation group to receive your own personal copy.

If you would like to be added to the distribution list, just contact the Regional Secretary at

jgraham.knox “at” virgin.net

This month’s highlights include;

* Award- Adam Purcell is NW Region Young Sailor of Year
* Team Racing- West Kirby set dates for Wilson Trophy
* West Zone – HPM Racing report January
* Regional Development report - Course and Conference dates in 2010
* Yacht Racing- Hart and Simon join Commodore’s Cup team
* RYA- instructor membership launched
* Laser - Revive your Laser fleet
* New Year Honours- OBE for John Derbyshire
* Ice Yachting at Leigh & Lowton
* Liverpool Boat Show - Companies joining in
* RYA Region on the Road
* RYA Publications- new books this month

More Adults SAILING More Often

One of the RYA’s primary objectives is to inspire more adults to go sailing more often. The RYA Sport Development Department is keen to engage with RYA clubs and training centres who wish to see more adults sailing/windsurfing more often. The initial key focus is encouraging existing sailors to get more active and out on the water more often, but will naturally include attracting new comers to the sport. Funding for this initiative has come through a successful application to Sport England as part of the RYA Whole Sport Plan 2009 - 2013.

A key project is the Regional Club Coaches Scheme for Adults, launched this year. Working with your RYA Regional Development Officer we can actively assist clubs and centres through the Regional Club Coaches Scheme (RCC’s) to encourage their members and participants to go afloat on a regular basis. RCC’s work in partnership with key RYA clubs and training centres offering practical advice and support to encourage regular sailing activity.

Although this is a relatively new initiative we have already helped/in the process of helping a number of clubs and training centres to identify and deliver (through sports development plans) the following:

* Volunteer training days: e.g. training sessions for people interested in becoming instructors or senior instructor and pre-season/end of season instructor training days
* Training courses of benefit to club volunteers. e.g. contributing towards the cost of and delivery of instructor training courses; start racing courses; powerboat courses; first aid courses and race officials courses
* Helping clubs become RYA Training Centres or extend their existing recognition
* Running class specific training days for clusters of clubs in an area
* Advice on marketing and promoting your club or training centre
* Improved web based resources offering best practice for club development
* Advice on funding opportunities



Please note that this funding is limited. Therefore if you want to get involved with the scheme get in touch with your RYA Regional Development Officer - Sally Kilpatrick: sally.kilpatrick@rya.org.uk



BOAT SHOW

Liverpool Boat Show – companies joining in

The first ever Liverpool Boat Show is due to take place on Liverpool’s Waterfront in May 2011.

Organisers believe the 10 day event will become one of the most important and spectacular shows of its kind in Europe. It is hoped the festival will attract 400,000 visitors to the city and inject millions into the city’s economy.

Now, Liverpool businesses and organisations are invited to learn more about this spectacular event and its many opportunities.

Chairman of the organising committee, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston will be hosting an Evening Drinks and Presentation to be held at the Merseyside Maritime Museum on Tuesday February 9th.