RYA Yorks & Humber Lifetime Commitment 

David Waterhouse from Otley will receive a RYA Lifetime Commitment Award for his services to Otley Sailing Club.

David Waterhouse from Otley has been chosen by the RYA Honours and Awards Panel to receive a RYA Lifetime Commitment Award for his years of service to Otley Sailing Club."We would all like to congratulate David Waterhouse on winning this prestigious RYA Award," said David Staniforth, Chairman of the RYA Yorkshire and Humber Region. "David’s dedication to Otley Sailing Club has been both on the water and in improving the onshore facilities, especially for those sailors with disabilities. David's personal efforts have enabled many people, over the past three decades, to find success and enjoyment in the sport of dinghy sailing."The award will be presented by HRH The Princess Royal, President of the RYA, at a ceremony in London on 21 November.