RYA Connected Workshops in the London and South East region

 - Developing People: Local Solutions for Instructor Training & Development

Collaborate on practical, grassroots solutions for workforce development. You’ll explore how to build local capacity, share best practices, and work together to create tailored workforce development plans that empower each organisation to run its own courses and shape its future.

- Strengthening Your Safety Management Systems

This session revisits what a robust safety management system looks like and helps you identify and address gaps. Through shared best practices and real-world examples, you’ll leave with actionable ideas to enhance safety across all your on-water activities.

- Shaping Your Membership Offer for Growth and Retention

High membership churn can hold back growth and may signal that members aren’t finding the value they expect. This session will help you uncover insights and practical tools to ensure your membership offer is compelling and attractive to a broad audience and builds a culture that makes staying the easy choice. Leave with actionable ideas to help your club retain members year after year.

- Engaging and Retaining Juniors and Families

Explore practical ways to attract, engage, and retain young sailors and their families. Learn how structured training, the RYA OnBoard programme, transitioning to a racing pathway and volunteering opportunities can create a sense of belonging and progression. Leaving with actionable steps to build a thriving junior membership.