Latest RYA member offers... 

Introducing a great new member offer from Nipper Skipper, exclusive ticket offer to PSP Southampton Boat Show and travel insurance from Bishop Skinner marine tailored especially for RYA members.

Introducing a great new member offer with Nipper Skipper

We are delighted to announce a fantastic new partnership with Nipper Skipper, who provide clothing and kit for junior boaters.

RYA members will now be able to take advantage of a specially negotiated 15% off Nipper Skipper’s range of clothing and safety kit, with RYA Gold and Instructor members enjoying a special 20% discount across the range.

Nipper Skipper are a new online store offering quality clothing and reliable safety kit for children who go boating. They offer functional and fashionable clothing alongside technical safety gear in a one stop shop for children, 0-10yrs and aim to make time on the water comfortable and safe for the youngest sailors.

Stocking high quality children’s performance wear their growing range includes; waterproofs from Sweden and Norway, Crewsaver safety gear and Gill kit from the UK, alongside clothing that can be used onshore as well, such as the snuggly organic fleeces from Cornish company Frugi. New for the 2014 season, Nipper Skipper are now also stocking UV SPF50 protection clothing from British company Long Wave Apparel.

The Nipper Skipper mascot, Pip the Penguin, is also on hand to offer tips and information and encourage children to act safely around the water - there are even free Pip stickers in with each order!

Take advantage of this great new offer by visiting the Nipper Skipper RYA member benefits.

 

Exclusive RYA Members ticket offer for PSP Southampton Boat Show 2014

Once again we have secured a specially negotiated RYA Members only ticket offer to the PSP Southampton Boat Show.

Taking place from 12 – 21 September, RYA members who take advantage of this special ticket offer can purchase tickets for any day of the show including Press Preview Day for just £12.00* when buying their tickets in advance.
(*A booking fee of £1.75 applies per transaction)

For the price of a ticket RYA Members will have access to the biggest on the water boat show with hundreds of exhibitors, a host of family fun attractions, interactive displays and unrivalled shopping; lots of fabulous new family fun activities, 1000’s of boats to see and all the latest water sports and boating equipment there is plenty to fill your day.

Members will also have access to the exclusive new look RYA members lounge, now situated at the heart of the show in the Holiday Inn Hotel, offering enhanced benefits including:

• Private table service dining area
• Self-service cloakroom
• Dedicated lounge area to sit and relax,
• Easy access to a Starbucks coffee station and the Holiday Inn bar if you fancy something a bit stronger!
• Access to the Holiday Inn’s Spirit Health Club throughout the duration of the show, including gym, sauna, pool and Jacuzzi.

Members can also join us on the RYA stand, which this year will be located in the large Mayflower marquee, opposite the entrance to the marina (JO66), where we will have all the latest advice and information to help you get started or improve your boating, as well as launches, events and celebrations.

In order to take advantage of this special RYA members ticket offer visit the RYA website members benefits page for your exclusive members code and details on how to purchase your tickets

 

Annual Travel insurance for RYA members

With the arrival of the warm weather and the start of the summer holidays only weeks away, the boating community is taking to the water en masse for day trips, regattas and holidays abroad.

With the world becoming ever more accessible the number of risks increases, so careful planning for any trip it is vital. Part of this preparation should include a travel insurance policy that meets the necessary requirements of the excursion, to provide peace of mind that it will perform as needed.

For some, obtaining the right insurance has proved difficult so the RYA has partnered with specialist insurance broker Bishop Skinner Marine to create an exclusive product specifically for members, designed to provide a broad range of cover which members may find difficult to obtain in the open market.

One of the benefits of Bishop Skinner Marine’s annual travel insurance product is that there is no upper age limit so it does not discriminate against individuals based on their age. Many insurers will not cover due to the associated health risks and frequency of claims of the over 75 age group. This has led to numerous insurers withdrawing from the market, which not only makes it difficult to find insurance but makes it hard to find at a competitive price

With five oceans and hundreds of seas, lakes and reservoirs, the possibilities of where to go boating are almost endless. However the sheer number of opportunities bring with them a range of hazards and risks and subsequently many insurance policies will exclude cover for certain regions.

These constraints can be frustrating, so it is good to know that Bishop Skinner Marine can refer to insurers on your behalf to see if they can cover you for travel to any country, even those which would normally be excluded from cover. This means is it possible for members to consider boating anywhere in the world.

Other features that make this policy appealing to RYA members include:

• yacht rental excess waiver of up to £500
• medical and additional expenses for up to £5million,
• free winter sports cover for up to 17 days per year
• personal accident cover for up to £20,000.

To take advantage of the RYA Travel Insurance policy, and for a full summary of features, benefits and exclusions please contact the Bishop Skinner Marine insurance team on 0800 783 8057 or email insurance@bishopskinner.com

 

Not an RYA member? As an RYA member, you could be benefiting from a whole host of special offers and discounts to get more from your boating. To claim these offers join the RYA today and visit the member benefits webpages to obtain your discount codes.