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RYA Connected

Harness the power of the RYA network to help your club or centre thrive

Connected is a series of conferences and development workshops specifically designed for RYA clubs, class associations and other affiliates. This year our focus will be on creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone and ensuring our community thrives.

This 2024/25 Connected series includes a range of in person and virtual events. Join us to connect with the RYA network, exchange knowledge and share best practice.

All events are FREE to attend. Explore our event calendar, share the details and book your space today.

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Connected Conferences

The Connected Conferences are the premier event in our series designed to bring together RYA clubs, class associations and other affiliates, including Sailability venues. Starting this October, join us to connect with peers, gain valuable insights from experts, and engage in focused discussions that will help you to create a safe and welcoming and environment for everyone and ensure your organisation thrives.

With an agenda that focuses on safety, inclusivity, and operational excellence, the RYA Connected Conferences are events not to be missed. 

Agenda highlights

This year’s Connected Conferences will help you to:

  • Understand and meet the new affiliation recommendations
  • Grow the number of boats racing
  • Improve member retention
  • Explore alternative activities
  • Create or develop your safety management systems
  • Understand the role of a Welfare Officer
  • Grow junior membership and activity
  • Find out more about funding opportunities

There will be programme variances across the regional events. Dates, full agendas and booking information for each venue can be found below. 

Find your local event 

Date
Region
Location
 

26 Oct 2024

South West

The Castle School, Wellington Rd, Taunton TA1 5AU


2-3 Nov 2024

Scotland

Regional Performance Centre (RPC) Dundee, Mains Loan, Dundee, DD4 9BX


9 Nov 2024

Northern Ireland

Newforge Sports Complex, 18b Newforge Ln, Belfast, BT9 5NW


16 Nov 2024

North

Lightcliffe Academy, Stoney Lane, Lightcliffe, Halifax, HX3 8TL


17 Nov 2024

Midlands

Brockington College, Blaby Rd, Enderby, Leicester LE19 4AQ


23 Nov 2024

East

Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Ipswich IP9 2RX


24 Nov 2024

London and South East

St Wilfrid’s Catholic School, St Wilfrid’s Way, Old Horsham Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 8PG


30 Nov 2024

South

Itchen College, Middle Road, Bitterne, Southampton SO19 7TB

 

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Find out more about our upcoming Connected gatherings, workshops, forums and webinars.

 

 

 
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