2012 Race Managemnt Course dates have now been set.

Courses include a new training course, Dinghy Event Safety Management, not to be missed. All clubs who race should have a representative at these courses and conferences!

Applications for Volunteer Grants will close on the 31st January.

The RYANI Volunteer Grants programme aims to help clubs to support their volunteers, by providing financial assistance to clubs in order to recruit, recognise, train and develop the key individuals that make Volvo Champion Club activity a reality, by giving their time, experience and skills for the benefit of our sport.

Laura Gilmore from Strangford Lough Yacht Club was presented with the prestigious RYA Northern Ireland Young Sailor of the Year Award 2011 at the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show on Saturday (07 January 2012).

The award recognises the outstanding achievements of youth sailors across the country.

The RYANI Open Pathway Training (OPT) is open to all Northern Irish sailors under the age of 16 in Topper, Optimist and Laser 4.7 classes.  Training may also be provided for U19s in the Laser class