Royal Yachting Association (RYA)

Earlier this week a 20-strong flotilla delivered an unmistakable message to Government for funding to protect the future of our inland waterways. Welcoming the #FundBritainsWaterways flotilla were crowds of inland supporters and representatives from the campaign’s alliance of organisations, including Dame Sheila Hancock DBE, and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Waterways, Sir Michael Fabricant MP. Find out more - http://rya.org/6nZ550RBZIx 📷 - Kev Maslin/ Chasing the Boats

Has your club submitted feedback to a HM Treasury consultation? In February the RYA reported that the Treasury were expected to publish a consultation regarding proposed changes to the Trust Registration Service (TRS). One of the key changes proposed by the Government is the introduction of a de minimis exemption. This proposal would exempt certain clubs from registration with TRS. Find out the requirements to qualify for an exemption and submit feedback - http://rya.org/KcP350RvIJk

Last week we launched the Clean Water Sports Alliance which represents almost 450,000 members across the UK, made up of athletes, coaches, volunteers and more 💧 We all rely on our waters to stay healthy, whether we use them for recreation, training or competing at the highest level. We’re uniting to protect the people we represent and the natural world in which they particulate. 🔈 Thank you to some of our incredible elite athletes for giving a voice to our goals! Read more - http://rya.org/bWgp50RvNT5

Connor Bainbridge completes Team GB’s 14-athlete sailing team for Paris 2024! Bainbridge earns his selection for Team GB following his victory at the French Olympic Week regatta last week, securing one of the five country quota places. “It has always been my dream to go to the Olympics and it’s an unbelievable feeling for that to become a reality,” “It’s definitely not been a straight or easy road to get here, with so many twists and turns over my whole career since I started windsurfing on a freezing cold lake in West Yorkshire, but it’s all been worth it and I can’t wait to represent Team GB at this summer’s Olympics.” Read more - http://rya.org/hbVZ50RvLe6 #BritishSailingTeam

Exclusive: BBC News TV report as 7 water-based UK sports form alliance demanding action over pollution 👀 ⬇️ Angling Trust British Rowing British Triathlon Federation GB OUTRIGGER CANOE ASSOCIATION Paddle UK the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) & Swim England say contamination causes illness among their 450,000 members ⬇️ Online report by brilliant BBC colleague Dave Lockwood - https://lnkd.in/eYMjJpcc

Today, we're proud to announce that we have joined with 6 other water-based national governing bodies to form the Clean Water - Sports Alliance. Continual pollution is making UK waters unfit to enjoy the sport and recreational activity that we all love. We're asking regulators and decision-makers for... - Further and faster action on pollution - More real-time info so people can make informed choices - Recognition of all recreational water users in decision making and policy Read more about the Alliance – http://rya.org/gKWa50RscAk Angling Trust British Rowing British Triathlon Federation Paddle UK Swim England

We have two exciting new opportunities to join our Digital Team! We are looking for a Digital Administrator and Website Administrator on fixed term contracts. Find out more and apply today 👇 Digital Administrator - http://rya.org/418Q50RpblA Website Administrator - http://rya.org/wNOS50Rpbly #RYAJobs

Fund Britain’s Waterways are asking for fair Government funding to support inland waterways. Over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend, events will be taking place across the country to highlight the impact of insufficient funding for Britain's 5,000 miles of inland waterways. Show your support by hosting or taking part in an event - http://rya.org/BWgx50Rn04J #FundBritainsWaterways

Maiden’s all-female crew wins McIntyre Ocean Globe Race! The international crew crossed the finish line in Cowes, having sailed 6599 nm from Punta del Este. Making Maiden UK (03) the first ever all-women crew to win an around the world yacht race. Facing squalls, broken watermakers forcing them to collect rainwater, blown spinnakers and unraveling Abba cassette tapes, their consistent work ethic and their unquestionable skills on the water has inspired sailors worldwide.

The countdown is on! Our free ‘Sustainable anchoring & mooring webinar: Protecting our seabed habitats’ is on this Thursday at 7.30pm. Discover why marine habitats like seagrass are important to protect and restore, how you can help to minimise impacts on seabed habitats through sustainable anchoring and much more! Book your free place now – http://rya.org/i9VU50RkZcO #WorldEarthDay The Green Blue