New Handicap System

There has been a lot of talk about the new National Handicap for Cruisers (NHC) and information and the initial Base Number list is now available on the RYA Website in the Racing Section.

To give everyone a chance to hear more about the new system we have been able to arrange for Bas Edmonds and Alan Wibroe, from the RYA Technical Department, to come to Northern Ireland and tell us more about how it works and how your Club can use it.

RYANI Open Pathway rescheduled to 13th/14th April

The Open Pathway Training sessions planned for the 23rd/ 24th March in Toppers and Lasers (respectively) have been rescheduled for the 13th (Topper) & 14th (Laser) April at Ballyholme Yacht Club.

Volvo RYA Champion Club - important update

Volvo RYA Champion Club Programme: Update for clubs and important changes to the programme

The Volvo RYA Champion Club Programme was launched in 1997 and since its inception it has recognised, promoted and invested in those Clubs which have continually introduced young people into sail racing and encouraged them to progress via good quality race training in a safe and fun environment.

Instructor and Coach Training Days

Our Coach and Instructor Training days this year are targeted at RYA Training Centre Principal’s, RYA Instructor as well as Club Race Coaches and Champion Club Junior Coordinators.
This year’s conference is set to be our best yet thanks to our sponsors as well as a very important one for RYA Training Centres, as there have been quite a few changes in the RYA schemes and RTC guidance. Please forward this e-mail to your club members and instructors who might be interested.