RYA suspends organised activity
The RYA has postponed its organised events and training until at least 30 April.
Its decision has been taken in response to Government measures, to protect the health and wellbeing of participants, officials, organisers and volunteers, and to alleviate the risk of an additional burden on the emergency services.
RYA-organised events and training on hold include:
- Non-essential competitive events at all levels
- RYA Youth National Championships
- RYA British Youth Sailing Squad Training
- British Youth Sailing Junior Easter Camp
- Women’s Winter Match Racing
- Student Match Racing Championships
- RYA Instructor training and revalidations scheduled to run between 20 March and 30 April (dates beyond this timeframe will be reviewed in April)
- Regional Instructor Training Days
- Onboard Instructor Development Days
- RYA Club Development Forums
- RYA Disability Awareness Training
- RYA Race Official Training Courses
- RYA Race Official Regional Conferences
These measures only impact events and training directly organised by the RYA. The RYA is urging affiliated clubs, classes and training centres to review their own activities and carry out their own risk assessments using the latest guidance on coronavirus.
Richard Falk, RYA Director of Training and Qualifications, says: “Despite these measures, due to the international provision of RYA training it’s business as usual for many of our training centres – depending upon their location and the nature of the courses they offer. If you’re unsure about whether your course will go ahead, please contact the centre you booked it with.”
