RYA South West

18/08/2026

Experience sailing against the dramatic backdrop of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast!

Musto iQFOiL World Championship 2026 visitors will have the chance to experience sailing for free through a range of taster sessions running throughout Saturday 12 September from the Fan Zone.

Explore and book one of the free opportunities for the final day: http://rya.org/7B9a50ZAwcv

04/08/2026

Save the date for the RYA Wavelength Training Conference!

Back for 2027, we are looking forward to bringing the training community together once again on Friday 19 February 2027 at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.

Join us to hear the latest updates from RYA and the wider industry, explore ideas and developments shaping both training and instruction. Hear from our guest speakers on some of the topics that matter most to our community.

Save the date in your diary! Tickets will go on sale in October. Find out more: https://www.rya.org.uk/events/training-conference/

30/07/2026

30/07/2026

https://www.itv.com/watch/news/inside-the-charity-that-helps-people-with-disabilities-experience-sailing/5c0gb9t

It is Lovely to see Dart Sailability on ITV news with a really great length article about the fantastic sailing and boating that they enable. Well done to all involved. RYA Sailability Dart Sailability

Watch the latest from ITV News - Dart Sailability held an event today to show off the hoists, adapted boats and modified pontoons they have to open up sailing to anyone who wants to have a go.

17/07/2026

Well done Weymouth sailing club

We’re delighted to share that Weymouth Sailing Club has received a grant from Low Carbon Dorset to install a new Solar PV system. This project will make a big difference to our carbon footprint and support a cleaner, greener future for the club.

A huge thank you to Dorset Council for their guidance and support. This is a fantastic step forward for our community.

05/06/2026

The IQ foil world championship comes to Weymouth and Portland in September and you can come and watch. But there is so many more benefits to the local community than just the spectacle of the event.

In this weeks blog read all about Inspiring the Next Generation Through the iQFOiL Elevate Programme.

The iQFOiL Elevate Programme has been making waves across Weymouth and Portland, introducing young people to the exciting world of windsurfing and helping them discover the incredible watersports opportunities available right on their doorstep.

Delivered in partnership with The Official Test Centre (OTC) and the Royal Yachting Association the programme has been designed to inspire local young people to get out on the water, build confidence, develop new skills, and explore potential pathways into both competitive sport and careers within the outdoor industry.

Since launching, the programme has engaged a diverse range of community groups, providing many participants with their very first experience of windsurfing. Along the way, young people have not only learned new skills but have also developed a genuine enjoyment and appreciation for being on the water.

By Emma Maguire.

Click on this link to read the blog in full… https://otc-watersports.com/blog/

05/06/2026

💷 Looking for funding to support your club?
Join our next RYA Connected Webinar and find out whether the Sport England Movement Fund could help you unlock new opportunities.
On this one-hour session you’ll:
✅ Hear directly from Sport England about the latest funding opportunity
✅ Get practical tips to strengthen your application
✅ Learn from clubs that have successfully secured funding
✅ Understand the support available from the RYA team
📅 Monday 8 June ⏰ 7:00–8:00pm💻 Online (Zoom)

💡 Whether you’re planning new activity, improving facilities or reaching new audiences, this could be the funding boost your club needs.

👉 Book your place: Register here -
https://www.rya.org.uk/events/unlocking-funding-opportunities-is-the-sport-england-movement-fund-right-for-your-club/

Can’t make it live? Register anyway and receive the recording afterwards.

Find out about the latest funding opportunity from Sport England

03/06/2026

There are so many fantastic people who make our sports possible around the South west. Why not nominate someone who makes a difference in your boating community.

Thank someone you know with an RYA Award 🏆

Our boating community couldn’t exist without the incredible commitment, skill and community spirit within our sport.

The RYA Awards exist to give much-deserved recognition to the people and organisations who work so hard to help us all get more out of sailing and to ensure more people can access the water.

If you’ve been inspired or helped in your journey, now's the time to say thank you and submit your nomination: http://rya.org/10xP50Z78r1

14/05/2026

Phil is an inspirational sailor from Whitefriars Sailing club as well as Sailability@whitefriars. It has been a pleasure and an inspiration working with The Sailing Monk.

24/04/2026

Sunsail’s Funding the Future is back for 2026!
Could your club be eligible for up to £6,000 of funding?
Aimed at RYA-affiliated sailing, yacht clubs, charities and university teams across the UK, Sunsail's Funding the Future initiative offers the opportunity to secure up to £6,000 of funding to invest in facilities, equipment, and innovative programmes designed to grow participation in sailing at grassroots level.
In addition to the top prize, Sunsail will also award £2,000 to two runners-up.
Applications close on the 22nd May. Find out more today: http://rya.org/u2XU50YKirL

Sunsail’s Funding the Future initiative offers the opportunity to secure up to £6,000 of funding to invest in facilities, equipment, and programmes designed to grow participation in sailing.