Royal Yachting Association Northern Ireland

Compulsory Carriage of Flares by Recreational Boaters is Outdated Says RYA
29th March 2021 Northern Ireland Waters
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) in the UK has responded to a consultation, launched by the Department of Transport (DfT), on the disposal of pyrotechnic flares. The consultation sought views on the safe disposal of marine pyrotechnics, looking for a…

RYANI Gives Statement on Easing of Restrictions in Northern Ireland From 1 April
25th March 2021 Northern Ireland Waters
The RYANI has broadly welcomed the news of easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland from 1 April, as announced last week by First Minister Arlene Foster. The sailing and boating body saidL: “This is very welcome news and follows…

Seven Sailing Clubs in Northern Ireland Get Sports Sustainability Funding
23rd March 2021 RYA Northern Ireland
Seven sailing clubs in Northern Ireland have been awarded funding totalling £174,343 through the Department of Communities Sports Sustainability Fund. They are Ballyholme who got the largest sum at £49,138, Carlingford Lough - £3,957, Carrickfergus SC - £29,716, Down Cruising…

RYA Northern Ireland Seek Further Clarity on Red Diesel Withdrawal from Recreational Boaters
16th March 2021 Northern Ireland Waters
The Royal Yachting Association of Northern Ireland (RYA Northern Ireland), together with British Marine and the Cruising Association, met yesterday with representatives from HM Revenue and Customs and HM Treasury to discuss the difficulties for private pleasure craft in Northern…

British Marine & RYA Highlight New Costs of Trading Second-Hand Boats Between the UK & EU
8th March 2021 Northern Ireland Waters
Following the release of the UK - EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement British Marine and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) have been working to understand the impact of various aspects of the agreement on both the marine industry and recreational…

RYA Northern Ireland Seeks Red Diesel Meeting With HM Customs
5th March 2021 Northern Ireland Waters
Hundreds of recreational boat owners in Northern Ireland could be affected by an HM Treasury decision outlining that from June they will be required to use white diesel instead of red. As part of the Spring Budget announcement, the UK…

Virtual RYA Dinghy Show This Weekend Includes Irish Interest
26th February 2021 Northern Ireland Waters
A full agenda of expert talks and coaching sessions is promised this weekend at the RYA Virtual RYA Dinghy Show, plus two exhibition halls hosting just over 100 exhibitors. The RYA has brought together world-class dinghy sailors and leading experts who'll…

Andrew 'Hammy' Baker Elected New Irish Flying Fifteen Class President
20th January 2021 Northern Ireland Waters
The Flying Fifteen Association of Ireland (FFAI) hosted their delayed AGM on the Zoom platform last Wednesday night (13th Jan) with a virtual attendance from Dun Laoghaire, Strangford Lough and Dunmore East and, refreshingly, Galway, where there is a significant…

The Royal Yachting Association has decided that in light of the current Covid-19 situation it is in the best interests of all parties to postpone its 2021 British Youth Sailing National Championships. The regatta, the UK’s premier youth racing event,…

Young Northern Ireland Sailors Awarded Funding by Mary Peters Trust
6th January 2021 Northern Ireland Waters
Five young sailors have been given a unique chance to boost their training and skills after they were awarded funding from the Mary Peters Trust. The Trust aims to help aspiring young athletes, whatever their sport or social background, to…

RYA Northern Ireland’s 2021 Cruising Conference Goes Virtual
19th December 2020 Northern Ireland Waters
The countdown is on for the virtual RYA Northern Ireland Cruising Conference 2021, which will take place online over three separate evenings in the new year. The conference, which will be hosted via Zoom, will run on Tuesdays 19 and…

County Antrim Yacht Club Junior Sailor Awarded New Boat by John Merricks Sailing Trust
16th December 2020 Northern Ireland Waters
Christmas has come early for 12-year-old Rory Pollard, who has been awarded a brand new boat by the John Merricks Sailing Trust. Rory, from Whitehead and a junior member of County Antrim Yacht Club, is the only sailor from Northern…

RYANI Recognises Strangford Lough Yacht Club for Volunteers’ Tireless Efforts Ensuring Safe Return to Water
15th December 2020 Northern Ireland Waters
The second club to be celebrated in RYANI’s Recognition 2020 initiative is Strangford Lough Yacht Club, whose volunteers jumped into action to ensure the club was safe and ‘Covid-ready’ for when everyone could get back on the water. The club…

Northern Ireland Sailing Clubs Called for Submissions for New Sports Sustainability Fund
12th December 2020 Northern Ireland Waters
RYANI is encouraging sailing clubs across Northern Ireland to prepare for a joint application to the newly announced Sport NI Sports Sustainability Fund. Northern Ireland Communities Minister Carál Ní Chuilín launched the £25 million fund for Governing Bodies and affiliated…

RYANI Recognises Foyle Sailability For Keeping Members Connected and in Good Spirits During Lockdown
10th December 2020 Northern Ireland Waters
RYA Northern Ireland’s Annual Awards have been put on hold this year due to coronavirus restrictions but this doesn’t mean that the celebrations have stopped. Virtually, RYANI will be celebrating clubs and the boating community right across Northern Ireland as…

Strangford Sailing Club Selected as Finalist for RYA/Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year 2021
25th November 2020 RYA Northern Ireland
Strangford Sailing Club has been named among the finalists for RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year 2021. Ten clubs across the UK have been selected by the RYA Awards Panel, with online voting now open. The Co…