A gentle reminder of some of the virtual events and conferences on offer this winter for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home.
The Race Official Conference 2021
When? 11-14 January
Who for: Race officials
Details: This years Race Officials Conference will begin on Monday 11th January 2021, and will run for 4 consecutive evenings. It will start at 19:00 and will finish at 21:00 each evening. There will be a main session each evening which all delegates can attend, there will then be 6 concurrent sessions to follow, where attendees will have to choose which session to attend for each evening. For more info and to book:
RYA Raymarine Training Conference supported by Gallagher
When? 30 -31 January 2021
Who for? Those working within RYA Training Schemes
More detail: delegates can expect the usual scheme updates, opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD) and expert-led workshops. There will also be opportunity to engage with various exhibitors, including conference partners; Raymarine and Gallagher.
For more information visit www.rya.org.uk/go/conference. Booking opening in next few weeks.
When? Saturday 13 February 2021
Who for? Volunteers, sailors and club members interested in Sailability
Details: This interactive event will give delegates a wealth of information to help plan for next season with content from a range of experts on the day and the chance to explore some topics in more depth in the weeks afterwards. Keep your eyes peeled as the Sailability team are planning to announce the key note speaker very soon.
How to book: Registration will open in the next few weeks. For more information visit RYA Sailability and follow Sailability on Facebook and Twitter.
When? 27-28 February
Who for? Anyone who is a fan of dinghy sailing!
Details:Talks and coaching sessions from world class sailors and epic adventurers, exclusive exhibitor show offers and stands, interactive competitions and much more!
Registration is now open! Visit the Dinghy Show website and follow on social media.
Online Instructor Training Day
When? 13 March
Who for: Instructors and race coaches
Details: This day will have an update from RYA Training, a regional update and also excellent workshops aimed at instructors across different disciplines. The full programme including bookings will be launched in January 2021.
To compliment the online event, each region and home country will be offering practical on the water sessions. These will have limited numbers to ensure they follow government guidelines. More info coming soon!
Cruising Conference
When? 21 March
Who for? Cruising sailors
Details: Covering the issues that matter most to cruisers, including post-Brexit guidance, training insights, real-life stories from fellow cruisers, as well as the latest developments in safety, and much more! There will also be opportunities for the audience to get involved and a chance to ask your question to the experts. Booking opening in January