Can't see this e-mail? Click here for a web version           RYA InBrief       Happy New Year and welcome to January's issue of InBrief- a quick roundup of the key stories and events affecting us in the boating world. The New Year kicks off with the welcome news that John Derbyshire, one of the unsung heroes of the RYA, has picked up an OBE in the New Year Honours list. In addition to this, we have a roundup of all the most important RYA events and offers from the London International Boat Show, which gets under way next week. Elsewhere, we look back on another excellent year for the Skandia Team GBR sailors and look ahead to the latest Commodores' Cup plans for the summer. We'd love to hear from you, email us at editor@ryanews.org.uk.       In this issue: Derbyshire picks up OBE for services to sport The RYA's Racing Manager received recognition in the New Year Honours list... Video: Skandia Team GBR's 2009 round up All the highlights from from a fantastic year for Skandia team GBR's sailors... Links Ben Ainslie blog: Back in the Finn Tickets for RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 available now RYA sign up new Mirror Head Coach Dates for RYA Sail Cruise 2010 announced 2010 powerboat immersion test dates announced     UK border control blow   The new Government border control initiative has proven controversial- and the EU believes it is also illegal... What's on at the London Boat Show   Find out about a whole range of RYA events and offers at this year's London International Boat Show... RYA Team GBR bolster squad for Commodores' Cup   The RYA add guile to the team in the form of Mike Hart and Chris Simon ... Video: RYA Tactics   Well known dinghy racer, coach and master tactician Mark Rushall talks about his new RYA Guide...       Unsubscribe   |   Privacy Statement   |   Press and PR   |   RYA Forum © RYA 2009