The Royal Yachting Association

Sail On launch at Otley SC
Dignitaries including the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Sir Jimmy Saville OBE, the Mayor of Otley and paralympic sailor Allan Smith showed their support at the launch of a new initiative aimed at recruiting more blind people to sailing in July.

First multi-class regatta “overwhelming success”
A total of 53 boats took part in the first ever multi-class event for disabled sailors, held at Rutland Water in July.

New pontoon at Westbere
Westbere Sailing Opportunities would like to thank RYA Sailability for their grant toward the pontoon extension which is making a real difference to the service we provide for our members.

Aly wins BBC Community Champion Award
The BBC South Community Awards has once again recognised those people who have given their time freely to make life better for others - the South’s true ‘unsung heroes’.

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